Which of the Following Individuals Would Have the Largest Percentage

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals would have the largest percentage of their bodyweight as water?

• A)a 7-month-old female
• B)a lean 35-year-old male athlete
• C)a chunky 52-year-old male athlete
• D)a healthy 88-year-old male
• E)an adult female marathon runner

Provide support and create a healing environment for patients during medical procedures.

Demonstrate encouraging behavior to positively influence patient's emotional well-being.

Understand the significance of nurse's interaction style on patient care and perception of caring.

Appreciate the importance of listening attentively to patients to know and respond to what matters to them.

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The section of the respiratory tract located behind the nose, involved in breathing and smelling.

Tracheostomy

A surgical procedure to create an opening in the neck leading directly to the trachea (windpipe) to enable breathing.

Tracheotomy

A surgical procedure that involves creating an opening in the neck straight into the trachea to aid breathing.

Laryngectomy

A surgical procedure to remove the larynx, often due to cancer, which may result in the loss of voice.