Hypoproteinemia Is a Condition of Unusually Low Levels of Plasma

question 96

Multiple Choice

Hypoproteinemia is a condition of unusually low levels of plasma proteins. This problem is often characterized by ________.

• A) tissue edema
• B) extreme weight loss
• C) confusion
• D) nerve damage

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Definitions:

Intubation

The insertion of a tube into a patient's airway to maintain an open airway or administer certain drugs.

Conchae

Curved shelves of bone located inside the nasal cavity that increase its surface area for the purpose of warming, moisturizing, and filtering the air breathed in through the nose.

Yawning

An involuntary action involving a deep inhalation followed by a wider opening of the mouth, often due to tiredness or boredom.

Lung Perfusion Scan

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