While drinking beer with his friends near a creek, a 31-year-old male was bitten on the leg by an unidentified snake. the patient is conscious and alert and in no apparent distress. your assessment of his leg reveals two small puncture marks with minimal pain and swelling. in addition to administering oxygen and providing reassurance, further care for this patient should include: ?

In multiple sclerosis, the immune system destroys the substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. this causes inflammation and injury to the nerves, and the axons don't conduct impulses as well.

Select all that apply. which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? 1. to provide the body with a strong and mobile framework 2. to allow the body to move 3. to protect internal organs from sunlight, bacteria, and injury 4. to supply the body with blood cells and minerals

As you sit in the library with your friend studying for your weekly quiz on the integumentary system, you come upon an article about the hazards of prolonged exposure to the sun's rays. your curious nature leads you to research the subject further. you're fascinated to learn that minimal exposure to the sun allows you skin to manufacture vitamin d, which is important to maintain homeostasis. you also read that although sunscreen can protect you from the ultraviolet (uv) rays of the sun, some medications can actually increase a person's sensitivity to the sunlight.