Which is the definition of physiology?
A. the study of the disease process
B. the study of the structure of body parts
C. the study of the functions of cells, tissues, and organs of living organisms
D. the study of the function of drugs
Answer: C
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A nurse who has a bachelor's of science in nursing degree and certification in psychiatric mental
health nursing would be considered competent to a. provide psychotherapy. b. provide crisis intervention. c. prescribe psychopharmacologic agents. d. provide consultation regarding client treatment.
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