A condition of debility, loss of strength and energy, and depleted vitality is known as _________________
ANS:
asthenia
Asthenia is a condition of debility, loss of strength and energy, and depleted vitality.
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Individuals with mental illness are usually referred to as clients. Even though the term client is widely used, which of the following terms is becoming the preferred term for the nurse to use when referring to an individual with mental illness?
A) Consumer B) Client C) Patient D) Mentally ill person
When the fetal shunt between the pulmonary artery and the aorta fails to close after birth, or reopens after closure has occurred, it is known as:
a. Congestive heart failure b. Patent ductus arteriosus c. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia d. Intraventricular hemorrhage
The primary objective of hospice care is to:
1. Increase the quality of remaining life 2. Reduce the care of terminally ill 3. Keep clients at home 4. Provide care for terminally ill clients expected to live longer than 6 months
Why is a client prescribed intravenous hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) as part of the treatment for thyroid storm?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Steroids block the conversion of T4 to T3 in peripheral tissues. 2. IV corticosteroids serve as replacement for corticosteroids in the body. 3. Steroids reduce the TSH level. 4. Steroids help maintain the blood pressure. 5. Steroids are used to stabilize the heart rate.