Transitions The sentences in this exercise are all taken from one paragraph in a student paper giving information and advice to readers about water conservation. For each numbered item, select the transition that makes sense in context. The following is the first sentence of the paragraph, with the transition in boldface: Environmental experts caution that water resources are finite, but they also offer tips for doing your part to conserve. (Thus / For example / Besides), if you install low-flow showerheads and water-saving toilets, your household can save dozens of gallons of water a day.
Transitions The sentences in this exercise are all taken…
Transitions The sentences in this exercise are all taken from one paragraph in a student paper giving information and advice to readers about water conservation. For each numbered item, select the transition that makes sense in context. The following is the first sentence of the paragraph, with the transition in boldface: By purchasing newer, environmentally friendly clothes washers and dishwashers, you can also conserve water. (As a result / In addition / Nevertheless), you can save more water by running loads only when they are full.
Introductions In each pair, select the better introducti…
Introductions In each pair, select the better introduction, the one that, in addition to engaging the reader’s attention, clearly states a thesis.
Choosing an appropriate point of view Select the passage…
Choosing an appropriate point of view Select the passage that uses the more appropriate point of view. For a research paper arguing against the reopening of a nuclear power plant, which point of view—the first person or the third person—is more effective?
The nurse is analyzing a rhythm strip. What component of the…
The nurse is analyzing a rhythm strip. What component of the ECG corresponds to the resting state of the client’s heart?
The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a client di…
The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a client diagnosed with heart failure. The nurse also assesses the client’s sensorium and LOC. Why is the assessment of the client’s sensorium and LOC important in clients with heart failure?
A client newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse wh…
A client newly diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse what happens when uncontrolled hypertension is prolonged. The nurse explains that a client with prolonged, uncontrolled hypertension is at risk for developing what health problem?
The nurse is providing health education to an older adult cl…
The nurse is providing health education to an older adult client. What should the nurse teach the client about the relationship between hypertension and age?
A client with a diagnosis of heart failure is started on a b…
A client with a diagnosis of heart failure is started on a beta-blocker. What is the nurse’s priority role during gradual increases in the client’s dose?
The nurse is caring for a client with a large venous leg ulc…
The nurse is caring for a client with a large venous leg ulcer. What intervention should the nurse implement to promote healing and prevent infection?