Aline Is Sitting in a Physician's Office and Has Just

question 43

Multiple Choice

Aline is sitting in a physician's office and has just been told that a nurse will be coming in to measure her BMI.Aline is not familiar with the term BMI and starts to panic.How should her
Mother reassure her about BMI tests?

• A) "Do not worry;all they need is a urine test."
• B) "BMI needles are very small and do not hurt at all."
• C) "Do not be afraid;they just need to listen to your lungs."
• D) "Relax;they are just going to measure your height and weight."

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Definitions:

Spermatic Cord

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Gubernaculum

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