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How would you write this sentence? See message...

Posted By: mt12 on 2009-06-21
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I have recommended that she have a cardiac rehabilitation program as she 1) is afraid to exercise, 2) does not how much to exercise, and 3) does not do much exercise now.   


Is this the proper way to write this sentence with the numbered list?  Do I capitalize the first word after each number?   TIA




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"14 20 90" right limb with a "P 50 10"


I have no idea if he means 36 x 20 x 155 or what!


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The following is taken from the Centers for Disease Control website also... note in the middle of the sentence, gray is not capitalized. :)

Primer on Radiation Measurement
In the aftermath of a radiological emergency the public will see radiation and its potential hazards described in many different and sometimes confusing ways. This primer is intended to help journalists and community leaders understand these terms.

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