The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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Vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) should be taken before any drug administration. Patients should be informed not to use tobacco or caffeine at least 30 minutes before their appointment.
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According to the CDC, approximately 31.7% of the U.S. population has high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad cholesterol" levels.
A true albino squirrel. Note the pink eyes.
True-color view of Mars seen through NASA's Hubble Space Telescope in 1999
TrUe....FaLsE
true story
Midsagittal section indicating locations of true and false pelves