Which of the following comparisons of normal or typical kidney anatomy is CORRECT?

a. The left kidney is smaller and slightly lower than the right.
b. The right kidney is larger and slightly lower than the left.
c. The left kidney is larger and slightly higher than the right.
d. The right kidney is smaller and slightly higher than the left.

c

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1. Patient education 2. Treatment 3. Rights and ethics 4. Infection control a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 4 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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Key environmental factors that should be assessed in considering discharge of a patient to the home care setting include which of the following?

1. Heating and ventilation 2. Humidity 3. Lighting 4. Airborne pollutants a. 1 and 3 only b. 1, 2, and 3 only c. 3 and 4 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

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