The process in which the uterus returns to a non-pregnant state after birth is known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Involution
The process of involution begins immediately after expulsion of the placenta with contraction of the uterine smooth muscle.
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A space between axons and dendrites is called a_________________
A) soma. B) myelin. C) synapse. D) tract.
Traits associated with schizoid, obsessive-compulsive, and _____________________ personality disorders are commonly seen in clients with the diagnosis of body dysmorphic disorder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You are caring for a client with a conversion disorder. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Sleep pattern disturbance, related to sleep apnea B) Self-esteem disturbance, related to repressed unmet dependency needs and unsatisfactory interpersonal relationships C) Body image disturbance, related to severe anxiety or low self-esteem D) Self-care deficit, related to perceived loss of function or paralysis of body part
When interviewing a client suspected of exhibiting signs of Parkinson's disease, the nurse shows an understanding of the disease's etiology when asking:
1. "Do you recall if any of your relatives had difficulty holding on to things with his or her hands?" 2. "Did I understand correctly that your memory problems started about 5 years ago?" 3. "Is it painful to flex your chin to your chest?" 4. "Did your muscle weakness first occur in your arms or in your legs?"