A nurse who leads group therapy for a group of depressed clients also plans to implement a plan of
exercise for each client. The rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that
exercise
a. releases hormones called ß-endorphins that have antidepressant and anxiolytic
effects.
b. prevents damage from sympathetic nervous system overstimulation.
c. improves circulation and oxygenation to brain and body cells.
d. detoxifies the body by ridding it of metabolic wastes.
ANS: A
ß-Endorphins produced during exercise result in improvement in mood and lowered anxiety. The
other options are not accurate.
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A) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and an elevated serum calcium level B) A low serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level C) An elevated serum alkaline phosphatase level and a normal serum calcium level D) A normal serum alkaline phosphatase level and a low serum calcium level
Prior to starting an IV infusion in an adult client, the nurse should select a site:
1. in the lower extremities when possible. 2. on the affected side of a client who has had a mastectomy. 3. adjacent to a functioning arteriovenous fistula. 4. on the distal end of a vein in the arm.
The nurse notes that a client is unusually quiet and sad after experiencing a myocardial infarction. Which nursing statement is indicated?
1. "You should be happy that you lived through your heart attack." 2. "Don't be so sad. Your family is coming this afternoon." 3. "Let's talk about what is happening to you." 4. "Can I get you something to read?"
A nurse is conducting a smoking cessation class in the community and is discussing the physiologic effects of nicotine
The nurse is correct to teach that physiologic effects of nicotine include which of the following findings? (Select all that apply.) a. Increased blood pressure b. Decreased gastric acid c. Vomiting d. Suppression of nausea e. Increased alertness f. Suppression of appetite