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james

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Comma use is an area most students need to refresh within the memory. Which of the following demonstrates appropriate comma use?
 
  a. The nurse, having completed the assessment of the head, continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
  b. The nurse having completed the assessment of the head continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
  c. The nurse, having completed the assessment of the head continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose and mouth.
  d. The nurse, having completed the assessment, of the head continued to examine the patient's eyes, ears, nose and mouth.

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Common mistakes that happen related to writing mechanics have to do with word pairs that sound the same but have different meanings and different spellings. Which of the following sen-tences contains a word that has been used inappropriately?
 
  a. Counselors often share great advice with students.
  b. The nurse will advise the patient regarding wound care.
  c. The pharmacist will advise the nurse of side effects of the new medication.
  d. The nurse noted the flat effect of the patient upon entering the room.



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hugthug12

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Answer to Question 1

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Commas are used to set off nonessential portions of a sentence and are also used to separate a series of three or more items.

Answer to Question 2

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In Option d, the patient's affect (not effect) has to do with emotional appearance.




james

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Reply 2 on: Jul 17, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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