Which statement describes how to reduce a fraction?
A. Divide the denominator by the numerator.
B. Divide the numerator by the denominator.
C. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the largest number that will go into them evenly.
D. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the smallest number that will go into them evenly.
Answer: C
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a. Ask the client about previous allergic reactions to iodine or shellfish. b. Assess the client's skin for breakdown and allergic reaction to the iodine. c. Collect and discard the client's urine in a special container approved for handling radioactive wastes. d. Notify the client's family.
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