According to social identity theory, why do claire (the princess) and her friends laugh at others below their social stature in "the breakfast club"? a. to make themselves feel better about their social status b. bullies have low self-esteem c. to maintain their self-esteem and social status d. they want to be seen as individuals

In multiple sclerosis, the immune system destroys the substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. this causes inflammation and injury to the nerves, and the axons don't conduct impulses as well.

According to proper standing posture, from a side view, which parts of the body should be aligned? a. ear, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle b. stomach, hip, knee, and ankle c. nose, shoulder, hip, knee d. ear, shoulder, fingers, ankle

A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery