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Objects that grow larger in the retina are perceived as being closer, rather than getting larger. Which term does the best job of describing this phenomenon?

Which is a legitimate criticism of Piaget’s theory?

When 3-month-old Rosita says “ahhhhhhhh,” this is an example of __________

You have an order to insert a NG tube for a client who has dysphagia.  You obtain your equipment and are ready to insert.  How will you determine how far down the tube should be placed?

A client has recurrent ascites as a result of cirrhosis.  The physician will perform which procedure to allow extended control of this fluid to build up?

Mrs. Ramey is currently taking KCl 40 mEq daily.  A comprehensive metabolic panel was done and her potassium level is 5.7.  Mrs. Ramey may be experiencing the following symptoms:

A client who had tonsillitis several weeks ago is now complaining of severe flank pain on the left side, headache, hematuria, oliguria, malaise and periorbital edema.  Which of the following medical diagnosis is most likely?

Hemodialysis is ordered for a client who has end-stage renal disease.  When conducting client teaching about dialysis in general, the nurse should include which of the following?

When conducting client teaching regarding peritoneal dialysis, the client asks what are some of the advantages compared to the blood type dialysis.  The Psychiatric Technician’s best response would be:

Your client is admitted for cirrhosis of the liver.  He is 52 years old, smokes 2 packs of cigarettes per day and has indicated he has a very high stress job.  In addition he states he drinks a 6 pack of beer per day.  Which risk factor is most significant for the development of cirrhosis?