The patient has had a stroke and is having difficulty speaking. This should be documented as: ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


dysphasia

Dysphasia is speech difficulty.

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Cell death caused by the action of perforin, which is produced by cytotoxic T lymphocytes in certain cell-mediated immune reactions, is associated with

A. activation of initiating and effector caspases B. inhibition of adenosine triphosphate (ATP)-dependent sodium/potassium pump C. increased water content of the cytoplasm D. influx of sodium into the cytoplasm E. activation of growth factor XORs on the cell surface

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Match the term with the description.

A. Long runs are hard but they better prepare me for my race. B. I know I'll continue my running even when the days are shorter and it gets dark early. C. I meet with my running group on the weekend for long runs, it's hard but fun!

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A hemoglobin level reflects the amount of oxygen-carrying potential available in the blood

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When children are introduced to the body actions of stretching, curling, twisting, and bending, they explore the action in:

A. While performing a locomotor movement B. A large sided game C. child-created game D. isolation

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