BSA is used to provide accurate dosage calculations specific to the patient's size and severity of

illness.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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" The husband replies, "I knew it! You've always been a quitter!" How should the nurse interpret the husband's statement? A. The husband is expressing an emotional cutoff. B. The husband is expressing double-bind communication. C. The husband is expressing indirect messages. D. The husband is expressing avoidance behaviors.

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