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Mimi is recovering from serious back surgery and has been taking pain medication for the last several days. She has received multiple phone calls from friends and family. Later that week, off her medication, she can't seem to remember the names of anyone who called her. Which of the following provides the best explanation for her memory failure?


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Butterfly Collection System

A type of IV needle system used for drawing blood that has a thin, needle-like tube connected to a winged end, making the insertion easier and minimizing discomfort for the patient.

Gauge Needle

A tool used in medical injections and samplings, with the gauge number indicating the needle’s thickness; a higher number represents a thinner needle.

Disposable Instrument

Tools and devices designed for single use in medical procedures to ensure sterility and prevent cross-contamination.

Manual Differential Cell Count

A laboratory method used to quantify and categorize different types of white blood cells in a blood sample.

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