A procedure called ________ uses high-energy sound waves to break up kidney stones into fragments that are small enough to pass out in the urine.
a. dialysis
b. radio waves
c. lithotripsy
d. hemodialysis
e. sonic waves
c. lithotripsy
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A) greenhouse gases B) the position of the sun C) use of alternative fuels D) thickening of the ozone layer
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A. Clean the area and inject local anesthetic. B. Locate the site for puncture in the lower back. C. Instruct the client to lean forward while sitting on a table or bed. D. Insert a special needle into the spinal sac and remove a small amount of fluid.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
____ analysis is the process of algebraically changing or converting units of measure.
A. Unit B. Dimensional C. Metric D. Customary