The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is in an Air-Fluidized

question 22

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is in an air-fluidized bed.She places the patient in a semi-Fowler's position using foam wedges,even though she realizes that:

• A) Patients gain the greatest benefit from the prone position in an air-fluidized bed
• B) For resuscitation, she may have to increase the air pressure of the bed to do CPR
• C) She may have to increase the air pressure of the bed to turn the patient
• D) The foam wedges may decrease the effects of the bed

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Refers to the hereditary material in humans and other organisms, encompassing genes and DNA that influence traits and characteristics.

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A process in evolutionary biology where organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to future generations.

Genetic Variations

Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which contribute to the population's genetic diversity.

Epigenetic Changes

Modifications to the genome that affect gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, often influenced by environmental factors.