If a Nucleus Decays by β^- decay to a Daughter

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus decays by β^- decay to a daughter nucleus,which of the following statements about this decay are correct? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

• A) The daughter nucleus has more protons than the original nucleus.
• B) The daughter nucleus has more neutrons than the original nucleus.
• C) The daughter nucleus has the same number of nucleons as the original nucleus.
• D) The daughter nucleus has fewer protons than the original nucleus.
• E) The daughter nucleus has fewer neutrons than the original nucleus.

Identify proper care techniques for unconscious or immobile clients to protect their eyes and skin integrity.

Recognize safety measures to prevent falls and ensure patient comfort during and after bathing or changing linens.

Understand infection control practices related to bed linen changes to reduce the spread of microorganisms.

Identify signs and symptoms that need to be reported to ensure proper ear care for elderly clients.

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Definitions:

Cephalocaudal

denotes a pattern of growth in humans where development proceeds from the head downwards through the body, guiding both physical growth and motor skill development.

Proximodistal

A pattern of development where growth starts at the center of the body and moves towards the extremities.

Proximodistal

Describes the pattern of development that proceeds from the center or core of the body outwards towards the extremities.

Cephalocaudal

A pattern of growth and development where physical and motor skills progress from the head downwards to the rest of the body.