Glands in the mouth and lining of the stomach, and the accessory organs all secrete ________, which are chemical substances that aid digestion.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
enzymes
Glands in the mouth and lining of the stomach, and the accessory organs all secrete enzymes, which are chemical substances that aid digestion.
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When examining the ear with an otoscope, the nurse notes that the tympanic membrane should appear:
a. Light pink with a slight bulge. b. Pearly gray and slightly concave. c. Pulled in at the base of the cone of light. d. Whitish with a small fleck of light in the superior portion.
A toddler brought up in a chaotic, nonnurturing environment may suffer neurological consequences if the parent does not achieve attachment with the child
The nurse knows that which of the following nervous systems listed below is the first to respond to the safety needs of the child? A) Parasympathetic nervous system B) Autonomic nervous system C) Sympathetic nervous system D) Limbic system
The nurse preparing IV calcium chloride for a client with hypocalcemia should administer the drug in
a. 0.9% normal saline using a 22-gauge IV catheter. b. 3% normal saline using an 18-gauge IV catheter. c. 5% dextrose in water using a 23-gauge IV catheter. d. Ringer's solution using a 20-gauge IV catheter.
Which characteristic is related to Down syndrome?
a. Up-slanting eyes b. Abnormal genitalia c. Bleeding tendency d. Edema of extremities