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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is the specimen of choice for testing acid-base balance and respiratory status of a patient?
 
  A) arterial blood
  B) venous blood
  C) capillary blood
  D) heparinized plasma

Question 2

Explain the difference between HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is referred to as the good cholesterol because increased blood values protect the patient from heart disease. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is referred to as the bad cholesterol because high values are usually linked to heart disease.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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