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A fin with surface area of 0.1 m2 dissipate heat at rate of 84 W. If convection heat transfer coefficient is 25 W/m2K and the temperature at the base is 60 deg C , while the ambient air temperature is 20 deg. C, what is the fin efficiency?

In a cross-flow heat exchanger, hot water flows through the tubes and cold air flows on the shell side. If the mass flow rates are identical, which fluid will experience the largest temperature change? (Water has larger specific heat than air) Picture3.jpg

Laminar air flows over an isothermal plate. The local heat transfer coefficient _________ as the position in the x direction increases, because the thermal boundary layer ___________

A client is admitted to the hospital with an elevated temperature, nausea, and pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The client is scheduled for colon surgery in the morning. After receiving pain medication, the client continues to complain of pain at a level of 8 on a 0-10 pain scale. The client is not scheduled to receive pain medications for at least another 2 hours. Given these circumstances, which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client is 20 weeks pregnant, which of the following health promotion activities would be recommended. (Select all that apply)

A client shows the nurse an area of erythema, swelling, and lesions under a wedding ring. Based on this data, which medical condition does the nurse anticipate? 

The quality and safety risk nurse is performing a hospital survey on near miss events. Which of the following statements would the nurse use to best describe a near miss event?

The nurse is providing care of a client who ignores the urge to defecate when at work. The client states, “I don’t like to have a bowel movement anywhere but at home.” Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate? 

The nurse is reviewing information about four clients who are coming into the office today due to concerns about bowel elimination. Which of these clients is most likely to have a daily stool softener added to their treatment regimen?

A client pregnant with her first child tells the nurse that she is concerned that her husband does not want the baby because he has a renewed interest in playing tennis and visiting with college friends after work. When responding to the client, which should the nurse take into consideration?