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The nine basic amino acids that the human body cannot produce and must be obtained from food sources are known as 

Physical symptoms of stress include 

Being supportive of family, friends, and co-workers is an example of _______ wellness

A client has a history of a right mastectomy with the resulting signs of lymphedema. Which is the best intervention identified by the nurse to decrease lymphedema?

A client has a history of a right mastectomy with the resulting signs of lymphedema. Which is the best intervention identified by the nurse to decrease lymphedema?

The nurse is evaluating the client for an ischemic stroke. Which of the following will the nurse identify as the most common cause for an ischemic stroke?

The nurse is assessing the pulses of a client who has been admitted for untreated Graves disease. When assessing this client’s pulse what should the nurse expect?

The nurse notes during the general survey that the client is in the tripod position. What does this indicate to the nurse about the client?

Select the potential steps describing the flow of blood through the heart to the box on the right. Choose only the steps that are appropriate. Select one of the correct responses below. Potential Steps                                                         Appropriate Steps Right ventricle Superior & Inferior vena cava Right atrium Right Atrium Lungs __________________________ Superior & Inferior vena cava __________________________ Tricuspid valve Pulmonary artery Pulmonary artery _________________________ Pulmonary veins Pulmonary veins Left atrium __________________________ Bicuspid (mitral) valve ___________________________ Left ventricle  Left ventricle Aorta Aorta

During a physical assessment, the nurse is able to palpate the client’s thyroid gland using the anterior approach. What is the appropriate action for the nurse at this time?