When water moves through a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration, the process is called:
a. diffusion.
b. active transport.
c. osmosis.
d. dehydration.
c
The water moves from an area of low to high concentration to create homeostasis—so that both areas have the same
solute to fluid ratio.
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1. Nurse registration laws present in all states. 2. ANA published the Nursing Practice Act. 3. ANA published the Nursing Disciplinary Diversion Act. 4. Nursing licensure module legislation developed. 5. Model Nursing Practice Act revised for background checks. 6. Uniform licensure requirements published.
A nurse is caring for a client with gangrene present on the client's leg. What is the nurse's understanding of the client's condition? Select all that apply.
A) There are two types of gangrene: wet and dry. B) Gangrene describes a mass of necrotic tissue. C) The client has a form of coagulation necrosis. D) Gangrene is caused by cell injury culminating in apoptosis. E) The client has an active infection.
Prior to delegating a task, the nurse reviews the "rights" of delegation; these include which rights?
1. Supervision 2. Evaluation 3. Client 4. Time 5. Task
Which health and wellness model demonstrates the link between people's beliefs about their health and their health practices?
a. Health–illness continuum model. b. Holistic. c. Health belief. d. Organic.