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A patient with limited income is prescribed a once-daily antihypertensive, but they frequently miss doses. Which factor is most likely contributing to non-adherence?

A nurse is assessing a client at 12 weeks’ gestation during an initial prenatal visit. Which fetal finding should the nurse expect to be present at this time?

The team’s uniforms were immaculate before the game, but by the end of the first half they were filthy.What does the word “immaculate” mean in the sentence above?

What is his patronymic name? Which context clue helps you to understand the meaning of “patronymic?”

I didn’t realize he can be extremely callous. When we saw abused animals in a shelter, he said he would not donate a penny.What does the word “callous” mean in the sentence above?

I knew you were silly and frivolous and empty-headed, but I loved you.Which context clue helps you to understand the meaning of “frivolous?”

It was apparent that he was aloof. When everyone was dancing on the floor, he was sitting alone staring off into space.  What does the word “aloof” mean in the sentence above?

He was kind, generous, honest and trustworthy, and these were only a few of his positive traits.Which context clue helps you to understand the meaning of “traits?”

The toddler was crying because his sister deprived him of his favorite toy.Which context clue helps you to understand the meaning of “deprived?”

Everyone was in a good mood, but I felt grim.What does the word “grim” mean in the sentence above?