Which change in the integumentary system of older clients is responsible for difficulties in thermoregulation?
1. Loss of sweat glands
2. Fewer sebaceous glands
3. Decreased function of melanocytes
4. Increased fragility of small blood vessels in the skin
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The circle graph shows the number of students enrolled in the various health programs offered at Southeastern Community College. What percent of the students enrolled in health programs are enrolled in the medical assisting program? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent.
A) 14.5 %
B) 17.5 %
C) 13.5 %
D) 16.5 %
E) 15.5 %
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The portion of a tooth that is located below the gum line is the:
A) dentin B) crown C) enamel D) root
John wakes up in a hospital to find that he had been in an accident that required major surgery to pin his legs back together. He is told that he has a patient controlled analgesia pump with morphine, which he recognizes as a pure opiate agonist. Is he likely to be able to achieve good pain control?
A) Possibly, but only if the surgeon also gave him a nerve block. B) Probably not, unless that he also has PRN pain medications. C) No. Morphine is not that effective for pain control. D) Yes. Morphine does not have a ceiling to its analgesic effects.