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Type of cartilage found in the growth plate.

The movement that increases the angle between the bones that conform a joint.

The vertebra known as Axis is:

What type of joint is classified as immovable and typically found in the axial skeleton?

Movement that decreases the angle between the bones that conform a joint.

Using the figure above, match the following.

A nurse is assessing a patient with a new breast lump. Which finding is MOST concerning for breast malignancy?

A patient taking tamoxifen for breast cancer prevention reports experiencing hot flashes and abnormal uterine bleeding. What is the nurse’s priority action?

A patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is preparing for hemodialysis. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with nephrotic syndrome has severe peripheral edema and hypoalbuminemia. The nurse anticipates which compensatory response by the body?