In free counterpoint, each successive voice imitates the previous example, as in “Frère Jacques.”

Which of the following characteristics best describes the use of assertive communication?  (Choose all that apply)

“Was für ein Mann war denn das?” — “Es war ______ dicker.”

A woman visits her physician with a complaint of polyuria and polydipsia. She has a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus and is concerned that she is next. After this visit, her Hb A1c value is 8.5%. What is the conclusion from this clinical and laboratory data?

Which liver enzymes would be best for the nurse to assess to differentiate between hepatocellular and cholestatic disease?

A nurse is providing health teaching for a patient with the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Which aspect of sleep should the nurse explain is most often affected?

Write this sentence again and add 1 adverb.  [For example:   She runs.  ANSWER:  She runs quickly.] My brother dances.

Write this sentence again and add 2 adjectives.  [For example:   My sister lives in a house.  ANSWER:  My beautiful sister lives in a big house.] The boy plays ball at the park.

In B-mode imaging, the stronger the return echo-

A client is being sent for the urea breath test.  The nurse will recognize that this test is used for the diagnosis of