Dr. Hughes has ordered a procedure for Ms. Smith to remove a large amount of ascitic fluid from her distended abdomen. This procedure will reduce pressure and should help her breathe more effectively. Ms. Smith will be placed in a sitting position and a large needle or torched will be inserted into the abdominal cavity to remove the excess fluid. What procedure is this?

How does modernization affect ecosystem

Some plants have reproductive structures that them reproduce using natural forces or animals. how does the reproductive structure shown here ensure the reproductive success of plants?

Drea has never had alcohol, but she believes her friends when they tell her that almost everybody at their school drinks on a regular basis. in reality, very few students at the school drink alcohol.which statement best describes what is occurring in this situation? a.peers are influencing what drea thinks of as normal behavior. b.peers are pressuring drea to drink. c.drea is not really influenced by what her peers think. d.drea is giving in to peer pressure.