When the lungs take in oxygen, they are functioning to collect oxygen for the body to use. when air is expelled from the lungs they are functioning to a. provide energy for the body. b. move nutrients through the body. c. defend the body from threats. d. remove waste from the body.

If these are the missing choices: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin.b. determine body temperature by touching the patient's hands and feet.c. skin temperature will tell you very little about this patient's condition or well-being.d. the patient's skin temperature and color will likely be warm and red.my answer is: a. to determine skin temperature, place the back of your hand against the patient's skin. using the back of the hand to check for temperature rather than the palm is more effective because the back of the hand has more nerves that can feel and transmit the temperature than the palm.

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