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Yolanda

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The nurse explains that a pneumatic retinopexy is a repair of a retinal detachment using a bubble of_________ to put pressure on the damaged retina.
 
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Question 2

What is the reticular activating system (RAS) essential to? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Concentration
  b. Wakefulness
  c. Speech
  d. Attention
  e. Memory
  f.
  Introspection


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frejo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

gas

A pneumatic retinopexy uses a bubble of gas to put pressure on the damaged retina.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, F
The RAS, located on the brainstem, is essential to wakefulness, attention, concentration, and introspection.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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