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vinney12

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The most common reasons for the constant pressure that causes a decubitus ulcer is ________.
 
  a. lying in bed or sitting in a wheelchair too long without being repositioned
  b. wearing shoes that are too tight
  c. walking too long on hard surfaces such as cement sidewalks
  d. excessive handling of tennis rackets, baseball bats, snow shovels, and other objects that can irritate the hands

Question 2

________ Antibodies are fatty substances produced by white blood cells in the bone marrow.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

False



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