Identify the part of the brain that influences mood, motivation, and the ability to perceive pain.

A. Thalamus
B. Hypothalamus
C. Cerebral cortex
D. Medulla oblongata


Answer: B

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A nursing student is vigilant about applying the five rights of medication administration in the care of clients. Which of the following are among the five rights of safe medication administration? Select all that apply

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When describing newborns with birth-weight variations to a group of nursing students, the instructor identifies which variation if the newborn weighs 5.2 lb at any gestational age?

A) Small for gestational age B) Low birth weight C) Very low birth weight D) Extremely low birth weight

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a. mental retardation. b. absence of stooling. c. lethargy or irritability. d. increased or decreased temperature.

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