Mrs. Mulligan brings her 16-year-old son into the office for a sports physical examination. As the health care provider, you explain that normal hormone-related changes of adolescence include:
a. increased oil production.
b. slowed hair growth.
c. depleted apocrine glands.
d. decreased sebaceous gland activity.
A
During adolescence, the sebaceous glands increase sebum production, which causes the skin to have an oily appearance and predisposes the individual to acne.
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a. Retirement center b. Intermediate nursing facility c. Skilled nursing facility d. Senior center
Which position is the most beneficial for a patient after surgery for creation of a tracheostomy?
a. Trendelenburg b. Dorsal recumbent c. Lithotomy d. Mid-Fowler's
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a. adaptation c. coping b. homeostasis d. general adaptation syndrome
The nurse at the high school is providing education to the athletes participating in fall sports practices. In the education, the nurse should include: (Select all that apply.)
1. Warm-up exercises before playing any sport. 2. Cool down exercises are only needed if long distance running has occurred. 3. Telling the coaches if you are hurt or have a possible injury. 4. Anticipating that the body will be able to have a high exercise level within one week of practice staring. 5. Instructions on hydration.