While discussing gas exchange, the instructor would tell the students that oxygen and carbon dioxide enter and leave the body by what method?
A) Osmosis
B) Diffusion
C) Passive transport
D) Active transport
B
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The alveolar sac holds the gas, allowing needed oxygen to diffuse across the respiratory membrane into the the capillary, whereas carbon dioxide, which is more abundant in the capillary blood, diffuses across the membrane and enters the alveolar sac to be expired.
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1. "When you leave the office, only put one layer of clothing on your baby." 2. "My, you are dressing your infant warmly today." 3. "Did you think it was it cold when you left your home this morning?" 4. "I see that you have many layers of clothing on your baby. This could cause your baby's temperature to rise."
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a. If environmental limitations may prevent the person from acting b. The availability of needed environmental supports for the client c. The client's belief about factors that may facilitate or impede the behavior d. If the suggested behavior is actually the most effective approach
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a. during a routine physical examination. b. when learning about a life-threatening illness. c. while being treated for a serious medical condition. d. when experiencing the loss of a loved one.