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Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
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All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.
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Approximately one in four people diagnosed with diabetes will develop foot problems. Of these, about one-third will require lower extremity amputation.
Assessing for Bulge Sign, Observing for Fluid
Hematuria. An analysis of urine is performed to evaluate kidney function. In this illustration, the
If their caregivers sign to them, deaf children will imitate these signs and “babble” in sign, ...
The universal choking sign.
Performing a Spirometry Test to Measure Forced Vital Capacity
pediatric vital signs