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Mosses have pollen.

These bacteria obtain energy from sunlight and carbon from carbon dioxide.

Sporophytes are diploid.

A patient presents to the emergency department reporting severe abdominal pain. On assessment, the nurse finds a bulging, pulsating mass in the abdomen. What action by the nurse is the priority?

The nurse is caring for a patient with peptic ulcer disease who reports sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain. On palpation, the patient’s abdomen is tense and rigid. What action takes priority?

The nurse is caring for a patient with peptic ulcer disease who reports sudden onset of sharp abdominal pain. On palpation, the patient’s abdomen is tense and rigid. What action takes priority?

A nurse cares for a patient who had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon 2 weeks ago. The patient states, “The stool in my pouch is still liquid.” How would the nurse respond?

A nurse plans care for a patient with acute pancreatitis. Which intervention would the nurse include in this patient’s plan of care to reduce discomfort?

A patient is in the family practice clinic. Today, the patient weighs 186.4 lbs (84.7 kg). Six months ago, the patient weighed 211.8 lbs (96.2 kg). What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse assesses a patient with ulcerative colitis. Which complications are paired correctly with their physiologic processes? (Select all that apply.)