You are assessing a patient with joint pain and are trying to decide whether it is inflammatory or noninflammatory in nature. Which one of the following symptoms is consistent with an inflammatory process?
A) Tenderness
B) Cool temperature
C) Ecchymosis
D) Nodules
A) Tenderness
Tenderness implies an inflammatory process along with increased temperature and tenderness.
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The community health nurse is making a presentation on carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning at the neighborhood health fair. Which of the following will the nurse include in her presentation? Select all that apply
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A) Cortisol B) Insulin C) Epinephrine D) Thyroxin