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credulous someone who readily believes something,
gullible
efface to erase; to rub out
untoward unruly, intractable, adverse
consent approval to continue
labile unstable, changing
avid enthusiastic; extremely interested
patency the state of being open or unobstructed
cast protective device
farther physical distance
further additional
osmosis diffusion of water across a selectively
permeable membrane, how water moves
,receipt written acknowledgement for goods
hale strong and healthy
plaudit statement giving strong praise
fundamental most basic
concise brief and to the point
ambivalent Having mixed feelings
lampoon a written satire used to ridicule or attack
someone
voiding urination
feasible practical; possible
What does priority mean in this of great importance
sentence?
"The nurse made it a priority to
check on the patient every
morning."
intermittent
routine
of great importance
available
, The nurse caring for a client • B. Unstable
hospitalized for an anxiety
disorder writes in the medical
record, "Emotionally labile
today at lunch time; behavior
plan implemented." What does
the word "labile" mean in this
nurse's note?
• A. Fearful
• B. Unstable
• C. Depressed
• D. Hostile
Which of the following best • C. the elements inside and outside of a
describes the word person
ENVIRONMENT?
• A. the major ideas of the
quality of life
• B. the assistance found outside
the family
• C. the elements inside and
outside of a person
• D. the positive and negative
aspects of a home
The classroom instructor • C. further.
concluded the discussion of
creation by saying, "There is no
need to argue this question any
______."
• A. much farther.
• B. additional.
• C. further.
• D. farther.