Labor consists of uterine contractions that cause the dilation and effacement of the cervix. The term "effacement" means that the uterus is:
a. thinning and shortening. c. releasing the placenta.
b. thinning and lengthening. d. returning to its normal, prepregnancy size.
a
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A) Patients with traumatic brain injury B) Patients with stroke C) Patients which require fluid replacement D) Patients with congestive heart failure
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How can massive steel beams and girders be expected to behave under severe fire conditions?
A. They frequently fail early. B. The frequently stay in place. C. They frequently fail catastrophically. D. They frequently bow and twist early, but retain approximately 50% strength.
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