Oocytes are viable for _____ post-ovulation.

A client with a history of obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse assesses the client and notes central adiposity, acanthosis nigricans, and elevated blood pressure. Laboratory results reveal fasting plasma glucose of 110 mg/dL, triglycerides of 200 mg/dL, HDL cholesterol of 35 mg/dL, and LDL cholesterol of 150 mg/dL. Based on these findings, the nurse suspects the client may have metabolic syndrome. Which action should the nurse prioritize?

Which of the following types of white blood cells kills parasitic worms; destroys antibody complexes; and inactivates some inflammatory chemicals of allergy?

A client who underwent a hemicolectomy for colon cancer is being discharged home. Which instruction should the nurse prioritize when educating the client about postoperative care?

An ovulated oocyte is protected by the _____ that sperm must penetrate in order to fertilize.

The _____ is the specific serous layer that lines the cavity surrounding the heart.

As the blood leaves the ascending limb of the vasa recta, it usually measures close to _____ as it contains more water than solute.

A client with an anal fissure reports severe pain during bowel movements. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to alleviate the client’s discomfort?

An average net filtration pressure for a healthy adult would be: 

Cardiac muscle contains _____ that anchor cardiac cells together and encourage the movement of ions across the membrane.