) A hydrogel is a unique polymer network that absorbs water. To determine the equilibrium swelling content, the gel is first weighed dry. Then it is submerged in water. Water is absorbed into the gel in a time-dependent manner. After one hour, the gel is removed, the surface is blotted dry, and the sample is reweighed. Absorption of water is not a chemical reaction. Answer the above questions for the properties of water and hydrogel during the process of determining the equilibrium swelling content.

Divide the word into word parts. define the word parts, then define the term. example: spondylolisthesis = spondyl/o vertebra, -listhesis slipping; slipping of a vertebra, forward dislocation of a vertebra. - arthroplasty - syndactylism - osteomyelitis - electromyography - ankylosis - osteoclasis

Mr rogers is 2 days postoperative of a thoracotomy of removal of a malignant mass in his left chest. his pain is being managed via epidural catheter with morphine. as the nurse assumes care of mr rogers, he is alert and fully oriented and states that his current pain is 2 on a 1 -to-10 scale. his vital signs are 37.8-92-12, 138/82. what are benefits of epidural versus systemic administration of opioids? the nurse monitors mr roger’s respiratory status and vital signs every 2 hours. what is the rationale for this frequent assessments? the nurse monitors mr rogers for what other complications of epidural anelgesis?

Anurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous iv infusion of magnesium sulfate for preterm labor. the nurse should discontinue the infusion and prepare to administer calcium gluconate if the client demonstrates which of the following findings? (select all that apply) a. urine output 80 ml in 4 hr b. absence of deep-tendon reflexes c. report of chills d. decreased level of consciousness e. systolic blood pressure 130 mm hg