A general term used to describe a group of malignant disorders that affect the blood-forming tissues in the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph system is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
leukemia
Leukemia is a general term used to describe a group of malignant conditions affecting blood-forming tissues of the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph system.
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A) Obtain a culture of the middle ear fluid. B) Instruct the parents to watch for a worsening of symptoms. C) Administer antibiotics. D) Administer antivirals.
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1. A tonsillectomy for a 10-year-old with a history of frequent pharyngitis 2. An appendectomy for a 12-year-old with acute appendicitis 3. A colectomy with colostomy for an 18-year-old with Crohn disease 4. A mastectomy for a 56-year-old with recently diagnosed breast cancer 5. A total hip replacement for an 87-year-old with a fractured femur
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1. Contractions rated as being moderate to strong 2. Contractions rated as being mild to moderate 3. Contractions occur every 6 minutes lasting for 40 seconds 4. Contractions occur every 2 minutes lasting for 50 seconds 5. Contraction occurs every 10 minutes lasting for 30 seconds