What is oncotic pressure?
1. A pressure reading within the inferior vena cava
2. A force that attempts to pull fluid from the interstitial and intracellular spaces
3. A force that attempts to push fluid out of the capillary pores into interstitial and intracellular spaces
4. A pressure reading upon inflation of the balloon on the tip of the Swan-Ganz catheter
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On further assessment, the nurse finds that there is no breakage in the epidermal skin layer. Which reason does the nurse suspect behind this condition in the client? 1. Overexposure to the sun 2. Radioactive exposure 3. Brief contact with hot objects 4. Direct contact with steam
What is the meaning of the word thrombus?
A) excessive flow B) platelet C) blood clot D) hemorrhage
The bacteria that form irregular groups or clusters are known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Having high levels of sugar in the bloodstream is called
A. hypoglycemia. B. leukemia. C. diabetes. D. hyperglycemia.