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james9437

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Where should the stethoscope be placed when taking an apical pulse?
 a. Posterior portion of the heart
  b. Fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
  c. Fourth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
  d. Fifth intercostal space at the midsternal line
  e. Fourth intercostal space at the midaxillary line

Question 2

The main function(s) of the blood is (are) to _______________.
 a. protect against pathogens
  b. regulate the amount of body fluids
  c. transport nutrients, gases, waste products, and hormones
  d. all of the above


shaquita

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

b

Answer to Question 2

d
RATIONALE: Blood functions to protect the body from pathogens, regulate the fluid volume in the body, and to transport nutrients, gases, wastes products, and hormones.


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