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A 3‑year‑old child newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis is admitted with increased coughing and thick mucus production. The nurse explains to the parents that the child’s mucus becomes thick because the CFTR mutation disrupts chloride movement across the epithelial cells. Which physiologic change directly results from this defect? 

A 48-year-old female client with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes has been ordered a hemoglobin A1C test for the first time by her primary care provider. The client states, “I don’t see why you want to test my blood cells when it’s sugar, that’s the problem.” What aspect of pathophysiology will the nurse educate the client?  

A patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism becomes increasingly restless and hypoxemic despite receiving supplemental oxygen. The nurse understands that the patient’s worsening oxygenation is caused by which physiologic mechanism? 

Which of the following best describes the pathophysiological process of chronic bronchitis? 

The results of a 44-year-old obese man’s recent diagnostic workup have concluded in a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Which of the following pathophysiologic processes underlies the patient’s new diagnosis?

A 14‑year‑old with a history of asthma arrives in the clinic reporting wheezing and chest tightness after running at track practice. Which pathophysiologic process is MOST responsible for the patient’s symptoms? 

17. Lawyers rely heavily on legal ________________________. When a question arises, they look forpast cases in which similar questions were dealt with.

11. Although Dr. Simpson often seems rude, we _______________________ his bad manners becauseof the many kind things he’s done for our family over the years.

13. Many young people _____________________ joining the Army because of the free career trainingit could provide them.

Paragraph 3: (1) Technology have changed the way we communicate. (2) People now send messages instantly instead of writing letters. (3) Social media platforms is used by billions around the world. (4) This has made keeping in touch easier than ever. Question 3: Which two sentences contain subject-verb agreement errors?