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bobbie

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The nurse is aware that bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a treatment alternative for aplastic anemia for people under the age of ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient with a complete transection of the cord at C7 . The patient asks the nurse what functions he will be able to perform.
 
  The nurse responds that the patient will most likely be able to perform which activities? (Select all that apply.)
  a. Transferring himself
  b. Dressing himself
  c. Using a wheelchair with standard hand rims
  d. Feeding himself
  e. Typing using all digits



jesse.fleming

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Answer to Question 1

45
forty-five

People under the age of 45 are considered candidates for BMT.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
With physical and occupational therapy, the patient may be able to transfer himself, dress and feed himself, and use a wheelchair with standard hand rims. The patient with an injury at C7 does not have full control of all digits. The third finger is the most functional.



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