As the body ages, the intervertebral discs:
A) calcify and become more rigid.
B) enlarge and result in increased height.
C) are not able to protect the spinal cord.
D) lose water content and become thinner.
Answer: D) lose water content and become thinner.
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A) cool, clammy skin distal to the site of the spinal cord injury. B) reflex tachycardia due to sympathetic nervous system stimulation. C) flaccid paralysis and complete loss of sensation distal to the injury. D) signs and symptoms that are identical to those of hypovolemic shock.
The respiratory therapist is asked to evaluate a patient with suspected congestive heart failure. Which of the following laboratory tests should the respiratory therapist recommend to evaluate the patient for possible congestive heart failure?
a. Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) b. Lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) c. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) d. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT)