When a patient has fluid and/or pus in the pleural cavity, a(n) _______________ is done to remove it.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
thoracocentesis
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a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only
-12, 10, -8, 20
What will be an ideal response?
In 1984, the Canada Health Act was passed, a federal statute that attached fiscal transfers to a set of five "principles" for health plans: universality, comprehensiveness, portability, accessibility, and ____
A) affordability B) public administration C) cultural sensitivity D) efficient administration
Which of the following is a vital sign?
A. daily urine volume B. mass of feces C. heart rate D. number of fingers