A child has been hospitalized for the treatment of hematogenous osteomyelitis. The defining characteristic of this type of osteomyelitis is: a. The presence of dead bone tissue.
b. Introduction of microorganisms from the bloodstream.
c. Bacterial proliferation in the absence of the classic signs of infection.
d. Destruction of the vascular network in the endosteum

Julia consumes 2,000 kcal per day. which of the following ranges allow her to stay within her amdr for calories from protein per day?

The real advantage to hydrostatic weighing is that it a. can be done anywhere with no equipment b. gives one of the most accurate measurements of body fat c. uses calipers to measure body fat select the best answer from the choices provided.

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery