An injury resulting from stretching a ligament beyond its normal range, tearing its collagen fibers, is a strain
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
Explanation: Don't confuse sprain, tearing of collagen fibers in a ligament, as with your ankle, with strain, stretching of a muscle beyond its normal range, as in your back when you lift something heavy.
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After reviewing the medical records of a 35-year-old female client, the nurse concludes that the client has metabolic syndrome. Which findings helped the nurse to reach this conclusion?
1. Triglyceride level of 140 mg/dL, waist circumference of 32 inches, and fasting blood glucose level 80 mg/dL 2. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 40 mg/dL, blood pressure of 138/90 mm Hg, and fasting blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL 3. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dL, triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 30 inches. 4. Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, waist circumference of 34 inches, and triglyceride level of 130 mg/dL
The term ____ means the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function
A) ?bronchospasm B) ?asphyxia C) ?cyanosis D) ?dyspnea
Personal interest should take priority over evidence-based practice guidelines when developing instructional plans.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The ________ is a muscular, hollow, pear-shaped organ that is approximately 8 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm thick
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word