Why are individuals with limited mobility (i.e., advanced Parkinson's disease) susceptible to venous pooling?
What will be an ideal response?
Lower extremity venous blood flow is dependent on the calf muscle pump. Inability to ambulate and to perform active ankle movement will reduce venous blood flow and create venous pooling.
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A) J tube B) G tube C) OG tube D) NG tube
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Which portion of the dental film retains the latent image?
a. The protective layer b. The gelatin c. The silver halide crystals d. The adhesive
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Sequential groupings of lymph nodes along lymph vessels:
A) accessory organs. B) lymph chain. C) lymphatic system. D) transplants.
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SOAP notes contain an intervention plan and evaluation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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