Orthostatic hypotension results from:

a. prolonged horizontal positioning.
b. pressure over major blood vessels.
c. prolonged sitting.
d. pooling of blood in the upper extremities in standing.


a

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Referred pain to the left shoulder caused by diaphragmatic irritation, which is caused by the presence of blood and may indicate splenic injury is known as:

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According to the CDC, approximately what percent of nursing home residents have COPD?

A) 12% B) 10% C) 13% D) 6%

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Write the ratios as fractions. Reduce to lowest terms, if possible. 20 : 40 =

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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