Astudent states that he supports gun ownership by individuals. in speech class, his teacher assigns him to present a persuasive speech on abolishing gun ownership by individuals. after arguing the opposing side, he finds his initially favorable attitude has changed. this can be explained by
a. attitude transience.
b. attitude insensitivity.
c. cognitive dissonance theory.
d. the flip-flop phenomenon.

Which step would a state health department most likely take to reduce lead exposure? promote health-planning operations to limit lead exposure at home.evaluate the number of countries affected by lead exposure.create general national guidelines for working with lead.carry out research on the worldwide effects of lead products.

Which foods are categorized as foods you should "eat less of" on the food label?

A92-year-old man with a 45-year history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is intubated in the icu because of a bout of viral pneumonia that fails to improve after 72 hours of antibiotics. although the inspired fraction of oxygen is 100%, the patient's po2 remains at 57 mmhg. positive-end expiratory pressure (peep) is added to allow the inspired fraction of oxygen. twelve hours after the introduction of peep the patient suddenly become hypotensive. at the same time, his oxygen saturation drops from 92% to 61%. on physical examination, his bp is 80/50 mmhg and his pulse is 124/min. he has distended neck veins and distant heart sounds. which of the following would also most likely be seen on this patient's physical examination? - absence of breath sounds in the right hemithorax- high amplitude carotid artery upstroke- a pleural friction rub- pulsus alternans- splenomegaly