A Client Who Was a Victim of a House Fire

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client who was a victim of a house fire is coughing.The nurse realizes that the purpose of the cough is to

• A)improve oxygenation.
• B)remove irritants from the nasal passages.
• C)remove irritants from the trachea or bronchi.
• D)close the glottis.

Understand the concept of risk society and the social construction of environmental problems.

Recognize the potential of genetic engineering in addressing environmental and health issues.

Understand the challenges and societal implications of waste management, especially concerning nuclear waste.

Grasp the role of public opinion and social/political processes in framing environmental issues.

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical bonds and electrical current.

Mass Number

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines its atomic mass.

Protons

Particles with a positive charge found in the nucleus of an atom, playing a role in the atom's mass and total charge.

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge and a mass slightly larger than that of protons.