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A Nurse Notes That a Patient Walks with the Leg

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A nurse notes that a patient walks with the leg extended and held stiff, causing a scraping over the floor surface.What type of gait is the patient experiencing?


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Chronic Lung Diseases

A broad term encompassing persistent respiratory problems that obstruct airway flow and affect lung function, such as COPD and asthma.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease that primarily causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs.

Chronic Bronchitis

A long-term inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs, often resulting from smoking or air pollution, characterized by coughing and mucus production.

Blood Glucose Regulation

The process by which the body maintains optimal blood sugar levels, involving insulin and glucagon to handle absorption and storage of glucose.

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