Separation of substances by passage through a membrane is called a. centrifugation
O b. absorption
O c. dialysis
O d. deglutition

You are assessing an 86-year-old postoperative patient who has an unexpressive, stoic demeanor. when you enter the room, the patient is curled into the fetal position and your assessment reveals that his vital signs are elevated and he is diaphoretic. you ask the patient what his pain level is on a 0-to-10 scale that you explained to the patient prior to surgery. the patient indicates a pain level of “three or so.” you review your pain-management orders and find that all medications are ordered prn. how would you treat this patient's pain?

76 year-old has dermatochalasis on bilateral upper eyelids. a blepharoplasty will be performed on the eyelids. a lower incision line was marked at approximately 5 mm above the lid margin along the crease. then using a pinch test with forceps the amount of skin to be resected was determined and marked. an elliptical incision was performed on the left eyelid and the skin was excised. in a similar fashion the same procedure was performed on the right eye. the wounds were closed with sutures. the correct cpt® code(s) is/are? a. 15822, 15823-51b. 15823-50c. 15822-50d. 15820-lt, 15820-rt

What factors are contributing to the increase in obesity among children?