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A client exhibits pitting, ridging, and separation of nails from the nail bed. Which musculoskeletal disorder does the provider suspect in the client?

Which client requires treatment with calcitonin, calcium or vitamin D supplements, analgesics, and muscle relaxants? Client Disorder Client 1 Hip fracture Client 2 Stress fracture Client 3 Femur shaft fracture Client 4 Vertebral compression fracture  

True or False : Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are often prescribed rest to help relieve their fatigue.

A common symptom of Diabetes Mellitus is polyphagia, which means:

Low levels of ____________, which normally protects the wall of the alveoli, may lead to destruction of the alveolar walls.

A common early symptom of thyroid cancer is:  

True or False: a common sign/symptom of testicular cancer is a painful mass on the testicle

A 26 year old sexually active female is experiencing an increased urgency to urinate. When she does urinate, there is very little urine, though she does experience a “burning” sensation while urinating. She tells you she was tested for sexually transmitted diseases and the results were negative. What common condition might explain the symptoms she is experiencing?  

An important safety consideration when massaging an client with HIV is:    

The Pap Smear is a common test to diagnose which reproductive condition?