Although William’s parents name him William, he grows up bei…

Although William’s parents name him William, he grows up being called Billy. When he goes away to college, he introduces himself to his new friends as Will. He becomes frustrated when, returning home for the holidays, his family continues to call him Billy. Which statement about language best applies to his frustration?

A 28-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department wi…

A 28-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department with suspected drug overdose. The patient is obtunded and slightly cyanotic. The arterial blood gas results obtained while the patient was breathing room air were: pH 7.24; partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) 58 mm Hg; partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) 52 mm Hg; bicarbonate (HCO3-) 24 mEq/L. The most appropriate interpretation of these results is which of the following?                                                                        2:4:2