Which adult development theorist(s) conceived of development as a sequence of seasons?
1. biologists
2. psychologists
3. Erikson
4. Levinson
ANS: 4
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A) Sit in a chair for 10 minutes prior to ambulating. B) Encourage the patient to drink plenty of fluids to increase circulating blood volume. C) Stand upright for 2 to 3 minutes prior to ambulating. D) Sit upright on the side of the bed for 15 minutes prior to ambulating.
The nurse explains that the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system work to maintain homeostasis. Place in order the autonomic events. (Separate letters by a comma and space as follows: A, B, C, D)
a. Parasympathetic nervous system dominates b. Extremely stressful or frightening event c. Blood pressure, heart rate, and adrenaline output decrease d. Sympathetic nervous system dominates e. Heart rate and blood pressure rise, secretion of adrenaline
The nurse evaluates the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) by monitoring what laboratory test?
A) Red blood cell count (RBC) B) Activated thromboplastin time (APT) C) Prothrombin time (PT) and international normalized ratio (INR) D) Platelet count
Girls experience an increase in weight and fat deposition during puberty. What do nursing considerations related to this include?
a. Give reassurance that these changes are normal. b. Suggest dietary measures to control weight gain. c. Encourage a low-fat diet to prevent fat deposition. d. Recommend increased exercise to control weight gain.