Nursing and Clinical

Brenda is a 26-year-old female who is being discharged from the hospital after a

Brenda is a 26-year-old female who is being discharged from the hospital after a

Brenda is a 26-year-old female who is being discharged from the hospital after a vaginal delivery of an 8-pound healthy infant. Brenda is instructed by the nurse to eat a diet high in fiber and to drink 8 glasses of water per day to prevent constipat

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A 23-year-old male was riding his road bike in 100-degree heat, when he suddenly

A 23-year-old male was riding his road bike in 100-degree heat, when he suddenly

A 23-year-old male was riding his road bike in 100-degree heat, when he suddenly became nauseated and weak. He called 911 from his cell phone. When the ambulance came, the paramedics started intravenous therapy for severe dehydration. Explain the cri

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A 65-year-old patient came to the emergency room with complaints of severe heart

A 65-year-old patient came to the emergency room with complaints of severe heart

A 65-year-old patient came to the emergency room with complaints of severe heartburn unrelieved by taking a "large handful" of antacids. Would you expect the pH to be high or low? Explain why.

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Why is it possible for us to drink a solution that contains a mixture of equal c

Why is it possible for us to drink a solution that contains a mixture of equal c

Why is it possible for us to drink a solution that contains a mixture of equal concentration of a strong acid and a strong base, either of which, separately, would be very caustic?

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lewis

How can DNA be used to "fingerprint" a suspect in a crime?

How can DNA be used to "fingerprint" a suspect in a crime?

How can DNA be used to "fingerprint" a suspect in a crime?

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The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg."

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg."

The nurse charted: "Patient has an open wound located on lateral aspect of leg." Describe where the wound is located.

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Sara is giving birth to her first child. She is concerned that her labor is taki

Sara is giving birth to her first child. She is concerned that her labor is taki

Sara is giving birth to her first child. She is concerned that her labor is taking longer than she thought it would. Why does giving birth usually take time for the contractions to proceed to the point when the child is born?

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Suppose an XcXc female marries an XcY man. (a) What is the probability of produc

Suppose an XcXc female marries an XcY man. (a) What is the probability of produc

Suppose an XcXc female marries an XcY man. (a) What is the probability of producing a color-blind son? (b) What is the probability of producing a color-blind daughter? (c) What is the probability of producing a daughter who is a carrier for the color

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CEPA

Steve was injured in a football accident. X-ray examination showed a fracture un

Steve was injured in a football accident. X-ray examination showed a fracture un

Steve was injured in a football accident. X-ray examination showed a fracture underlying his left brachial deformity. What part of his body was injured?

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biology101

A small family was traveling in its van and had a minor accident. The children i

A small family was traveling in its van and had a minor accident. The children i

A small family was traveling in its van and had a minor accident. The children in the back seats were wearing lap belts, but still sustained numerous bruises about the abdomen, and had some internal organ injuries. Why is this area more vulnerable to

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biology101

Although his cholesterol levels were not high, Mr. Martinez read that cholestero

Although his cholesterol levels were not high, Mr. Martinez read that cholestero

Although his cholesterol levels were not high, Mr. Martinez read that cholesterol was bad for his health, so he eliminated all foods and food products containing this molecule. He later found that his cholesterol level dropped only 20%. Why did it no

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biology101

Mrs. Mulligan goes to her dentist and, after having a couple of cavities filled,

Mrs. Mulligan goes to her dentist and, after having a couple of cavities filled,

Mrs. Mulligan goes to her dentist and, after having a couple of cavities filled, her dentist strongly suggests that she reduce her intake of sodas and increase her intake of calcium phosphates in the foods she eats. Why?

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biology101

In adult humans, most cancers are carcinomas or adenocarcinomas. These include c

In adult humans, most cancers are carcinomas or adenocarcinomas. These include c

In adult humans, most cancers are carcinomas or adenocarcinomas. These include cancers of the skin, lung, colon, breast, and prostate. Which of the four basic tissue types is involved? Why do you think this is so?

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biology101

Aunt Jessie woke up one morning with excruciating pain in her chest. She had tro

Aunt Jessie woke up one morning with excruciating pain in her chest. She had tro

Aunt Jessie woke up one morning with excruciating pain in her chest. She had trouble breathing for several weeks. Following a visit to the doctor, she was told she had pleurisy. What is this condition and what did it affect?

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biology101

At of age of 6 months, Caleb was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease. As his primar

At of age of 6 months, Caleb was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease. As his primar

At of age of 6 months, Caleb was diagnosed with Tay-Sachs disease. As his primary care physician, what would you tell his parents about this disease?

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biology101

Your patient has the flu and reports 5?6 loose stools a day. He has experienced

Your patient has the flu and reports 5?6 loose stools a day. He has experienced

Your patient has the flu and reports 5?6 loose stools a day. He has experienced an isotonic fluid volume loss. Explain what an isotonic fluid loss means.

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biology101

A patient was admitted to the hospital for severe dehydration. Explain what chan

A patient was admitted to the hospital for severe dehydration. Explain what chan

A patient was admitted to the hospital for severe dehydration. Explain what changes occur in extracellular and intracellular fluid compartments during dehydration.

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biology101

John, a 72-year-old grandfather, had been smoking heavily for 24 years and had a

John, a 72-year-old grandfather, had been smoking heavily for 24 years and had a

John, a 72-year-old grandfather, had been smoking heavily for 24 years and had a persistent cough. A biopsy of his lung tissue revealed considerable amounts of carbon particles. How could this happen considering the natural cleaning mechanism of the

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biology101

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor

A 45-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for surgical removal of a tumor on her thyroid gland. The surgeon informs her that she will have only a very thin scar. How could this be possible?

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biology101

Describe the difference in cell division between normal cells and cancer cells.

Describe the difference in cell division between normal cells and cancer cells.

Describe the difference in cell division between normal cells and cancer cells.

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biology101

How can a tooth be moved in a bony socket during orthodontic treatment?

How can a tooth be moved in a bony socket during orthodontic treatment?

How can a tooth be moved in a bony socket during orthodontic treatment?

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biology101

Robert, a surfer, has a mole that has changed its shape and size. His doctor, ap

Robert, a surfer, has a mole that has changed its shape and size. His doctor, ap

Robert, a surfer, has a mole that has changed its shape and size. His doctor, applying the ABCD(E) rule, diagnosed a melanoma. What do the letters ABCD(E) represent?

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biology101

Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients

Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients

Explain why soap that has an alkaline base may not be healthy for some patients to use daily.

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biology101

The 68-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital medical floor with a diagno

The 68-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital medical floor with a diagno

The 68-year-old patient was admitted to the hospital medical floor with a diagnosis of chronic bronchitis. His wife asks the nurse why his skin looks blue. How would you explain cyanosis to the patient and his wife?

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biology101

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from melanocytes. Melanoma is most common in Caucasians between 40 and 70 years of age. Explain why Caucasians would have a greater incidence of melanoma.

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biology101

Betty, an 83 year old woman, is bedfast due to a severely broken hip. Unfortunat

Betty, an 83 year old woman, is bedfast due to a severely broken hip. Unfortunat

Betty, an 83 year old woman, is bedfast due to a severely broken hip. Unfortunately, she has developed a decubitus ulcer. What is a decubitus ulcer and what may have caused it to occur?

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biology101

John, a younger teenager, notices that he is experiencing a lot of pimples and b

John, a younger teenager, notices that he is experiencing a lot of pimples and b

John, a younger teenager, notices that he is experiencing a lot of pimples and blackheads, which frequently become infected. What is causing this problem?

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biology101

The Waldorf family was caught in a fire but escaped. Unfortunately, the father a

The Waldorf family was caught in a fire but escaped. Unfortunately, the father a

The Waldorf family was caught in a fire but escaped. Unfortunately, the father and daughter suffered burns. The father had second-degree burns on his entire chest, abdomen, and both arms, and third-degree burns on his entire left lower extremity. The

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biology101

Mary noticed a large, brown spot on her skin. She has been playing tennis in the

Mary noticed a large, brown spot on her skin. She has been playing tennis in the

Mary noticed a large, brown spot on her skin. She has been playing tennis in the sun for several years without sun protection. She reported the discovery to a friend, who told her to apply the ABCD rule to determine whether or not she had malignant m

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biology101

If your elderly patient's blood calcium level is normal, does that mean the pati

If your elderly patient's blood calcium level is normal, does that mean the pati

If your elderly patient's blood calcium level is normal, does that mean the patient does not have osteoporosis? Explain.

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biology101

When does prevention of osteoporosis start?

When does prevention of osteoporosis start?

When does prevention of osteoporosis start?

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biology101

People who live in the north should take supplemental calcium with vitamin D. Ex

People who live in the north should take supplemental calcium with vitamin D. Ex

People who live in the north should take supplemental calcium with vitamin D. Explain why.

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biology101

A 75-year-old woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter were victims of a train cra

A 75-year-old woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter were victims of a train cra

A 75-year-old woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter were victims of a train crash. In both cases, trauma to the chest was sustained. X rays of the grandmother revealed several fractured ribs, but her granddaughter had none. Explain these different f

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biology101

Emily, a 64-year-old formerly obese woman who successfully lost over 100 pounds,

Emily, a 64-year-old formerly obese woman who successfully lost over 100 pounds,

Emily, a 64-year-old formerly obese woman who successfully lost over 100 pounds, was brought to the hospital suffering pain in her legs, and an X-ray revealed that she had a simple fracture in her right femur and a crack in her left tibia. Other test

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biology101

Mrs. Brown was outside on her patio cleaning windows when she fell off her step

Mrs. Brown was outside on her patio cleaning windows when she fell off her step

Mrs. Brown was outside on her patio cleaning windows when she fell off her step ladder and fractured her right hip. She had emergency surgery with an open reduction and internal fixation of the right hip. Three days postoperatively, she asks you if s

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lewis

) Johnny fractured the lower third of his right tibia in a skiing accident. The

) Johnny fractured the lower third of his right tibia in a skiing accident. The

) Johnny fractured the lower third of his right tibia in a skiing accident. The soft tissues in the area were severely damaged and their surgical removal was necessary. After prolonged immobilization, it was found that Johnny was healing very poorly.

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Alice and James adopted a 3-year-old child from a developing country. They notic

Alice and James adopted a 3-year-old child from a developing country. They notic

Alice and James adopted a 3-year-old child from a developing country. They noticed that her legs were bowed and there were some deformities in her cranial and pelvic bones. They brought her to a physician for a diagnosis. What was the diagnosis, and

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While on spring break from college, June fell on the pavement and broke her wris

While on spring break from college, June fell on the pavement and broke her wris

While on spring break from college, June fell on the pavement and broke her wrist. At the emergency room, a resident placed a cast on her wrist after manipulating the bones. It seemed to heal within a few months. Now, decades later she has noticed lu

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Sharon is a 32-year-old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thr

Sharon is a 32-year-old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thr

Sharon is a 32-year-old horse trainer. While training a young horse, she was thrown off of the horse and suffered a mild head injury. The nurse inquires about the use of a helmet. Sharon replies, "This is the first time I have ever had a head in

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Jason is a 14-year-old who recently had his nose pierced through the nasal septu

Jason is a 14-year-old who recently had his nose pierced through the nasal septu

Jason is a 14-year-old who recently had his nose pierced through the nasal septum. He tells his mother that the area is very tender and warm to the touch. The area is also red. The mother calls the pediatrician's office and the nurse recommends

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