The type of anemia characterized by large, immature red blood cells and caused by deficiencies of folate and vitamin B12 is known as ____________________.

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


macrocytic anemia, megaloblastic anemia

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A. assessment B. diagnosis C. intervention D. monitoring  E. evaluation

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_______________ presents as small, brief, intermittent movements of individual fingers and may be seen in patients with hepatic encephalopathy.

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

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List in order the typical steps involved in making a gravy.

A. preparing a roux, adding hot liquid, cooking, and seasoning B. heating liquid, seasoning, preparing a roux, and cooking C. reduction, deglazing, straining, degreasing, and seasoning D. degreasing, deglazing, reduction, straining, and seasoning

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Today, wellness is defined as

A) achieving and maintaining physical health. B) an end point goal that exists along a continuum of health. C) the absence of disease. D) a multidimensional process including physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

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