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A client is diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. Which form of physical therapy will reduce the movement of the spine and enhance the healing process?

Which possible complication is associated with a diagnosis of Pott’s disease?

Which diagnostic test is prescribed to confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis?

A client reports pain and immobility of the wrist. On assessment, the patient has decreased range of motion (ROM), edema, ecchymosis of the distal radius. The health-care provider recommends a neurovascular examination for confirmation. Which statement is correct concerning the patient’s possible diagnosis.

Which are the causes of secondary gout? Select all that apply.

At which stage of neutrophil maturation does the cell appear to be kidney bean shaped? 

Which parameter of the CBC indicates anisocytosis?

Calculate the red cell indices and give the red cell morphology given the following information:  WBC count = 5,000/ uL,  RBC = 3.6 x 106/uL,   hgb = 8.5 g/dL,  hct = 30%, plt = 200,000/uL         

Blood is diluted using a Leuko-tic vial.  The four primary corner squares are counted for white cells and the results are as follows:  10 cells, 13 cells, 11 cells, 9 cells on one side.  The other side of the hemacytometer was counted and the results were as follows :  9 cells, 13 cells, 10 cells, 9 cells.  Calculate the number of cells / uL in this sample. 

Which is the last cell with a nucleus in the maturation of the red cell?