A bicuspid aortic valve may eventually become thickened and calcified, which reduces the flexibility of the valve and may impair normal opening and closing of the valve during ventricular contraction and relaxation
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The nurse answers a client's questions regarding the integumentary system and helps the client learn about the mechanisms of heat loss, heat production, and heat conservation
Based on this information, what is an example of the mechanism of heat transfer by conduction? A) The body gives off waves of heat from uncovered surfaces. B) An oscillating fan blows currents of cool air across the surface of a warm body. C) Body fluid in the form of perspiration and insensible loss is vaporized from the skin. D) The body transfers heat to an ice pack, causing the ice to melt.
According to Leavell and Clark, primary prevention consists of two components. They are:
1. Health promotion and rehabilitation 2. Health promotion and specific protection 3. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment 4. Health maintenance and early diagnosis
When assessing a client, which of the following would the nurse identify as an early indicator of malnutrition?
A) Protein stores are lower B) Fat is used for missing nutrients C) Calcium levels drop D) Hemoglobin levels decrease
The protective response of body tissues to irritation and injury that results in swelling, redness, heat, and pain is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).