Which of the Following Is the Hardest Mineral

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the hardest mineral?

• A) Quartz
• B) Diamond
• C) Talc
• D) Gypsum

Understand and apply effective communication strategies in nurse-patient interactions.

Recognize and implement appropriate responses to patient's verbal and nonverbal cues.

Develop skills for establishing, maintaining, and concluding a nurse-patient relationship.

Appreciate the importance of patient education during care interventions.

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Definitions:

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Dialysis

A medical procedure that removes waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Artificial Kidneys

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