A baby needs an X-ray of his skull, so the X-ray technician places a lead shield over the baby’s body to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure. The baby needs to be still for the X-ray but does not like the lead shield and keeps moving to try to get out from under it. What would be best for the technician to do in this case?

A. leave the shield on and take the image while the baby is moving

B. leave the shield on and help the baby calm down before taking the image

C. stay in the room while the image is taken to calm the baby down

D. remove the shield from the baby’s body so the baby will calm down

If gonorrhea is a treatable infection why do so many men experience severe damage and even in infertility or joint infections as a result of leaving it untreated

Samuel is a 63-year-old single man who works full time in a food processing plant. he has a history of esophageal cancer, which was treated successfully with anti-cancer drugs and surgery four years ago. his weight had been stable at 135 pounds until 6 months ago. since then, he has experienced an involuntary weight loss of 10 pounds. he complains of a poor appetite and being overly weak, tired, and irritable. he also complains of cracks at the corners of his mouth and a chronic sore throat, which concerns him, given his cancer history. his usual diet is fairly consistent. he states that he rarely eats breakfast because he starts work at 6 a.m. he eats two deli meat sandwiches, "usually pastrami or salami," and a soda at 10 a.m., and may eat a candy bar in the afternoon when he gets off work. he often prepares and eats a frozen dinner or pizza at home in the evening and routinely drinks "about four or five beers" before going to bed. occasionally, he cooks roast and mashed potatoes for dinner and may have cereal with milk for a snack before bed. he rarely eats vegetables or fruit. 1. considering samuel's alcohol consumption, which b vitamin may he be deficient in? a. pantothenic acid b. niacin c. riboflavin d. biotin e. thiamin

Signs of a sprain might include: a deformed appearance immobility a grinding sensation swelling