An instructor explains that when blood and drainage are present in the pleural space, they pool in the lower portion of the cavity. A student recognizes that this is called a(n) ____________________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
ANS:
hemothorax
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a. actual c. anticipated b. maturational d. perceived
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1. increase the pain threshold. 2. improve the client's appraisal of a situation. 3. mimic cardiac arrhythmias. 4. decrease the production of white blood cells.
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When describing technical interoperability to a group of students, which of the following would the instructor include?
A) Automatic interpretation of messages exchanged B) Action by computer without human intervention C) Coordination of workflow management D) Information transmission and reception for use