Which of the Following Patients Is at Greatest Risk for Serious

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for serious complications when using the Valsalva manoeuvre to expel feces?

• A) A 25-year-old pregnant patient
• B) A 66-year-old male patient with hypertrophied prostate disease
• C) A 44-year-old male patient with glaucoma
• D) A 53-year-old female patient with stomach cancer

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Definitions:

Vascular Tissue

The specialized tissue in plants that is involved in the transport of water and nutrients; it includes xylem and phloem.

Inhibited Growth

A reduction in the normal rate of cellular or organismal growth, often caused by environmental factors or genetic conditions.

Apical Meristem

A growth region in plants located at the tips of roots and shoots where cells divide, leading to growth.

Vascular Cambium

In plants, lateral meristem that produces secondary phloem and secondary xylem.