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The nurse would select which of the following if choosing the most commonly used agent to dilute respiratory secretions?


Definitions:

Bioaccumulation

The buildup of a persistent toxic substance, such as certain pesticides, in an organism’s body.

DDT

Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane, a synthetic insecticide used historically for malaria and pest control, now banned in many countries due to environmental impact.

Nitrogen Cycle

A biogeochemical cycle that describes the transformations of nitrogen and nitrogen-containing compounds in nature.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia by certain bacteria, making nitrogen available to living organisms.

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