Breakdown of the retina, known as ____________________, occurs over a period of months or years.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


macular degeneration

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The nurse anticipates certain physiological responses from the body to pain. The initial response to pain comes from:

1. The parasympathetic nervous system. 2. The sympathetic nervous system. 3. The autonomic nervous system. 4. The central nervous system.

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When caring for a client diagnosed with Graves' disease, the nurse recognizes the importance of regular monitoring of which of the following laboratory results?

1. Thyroxine (T4) 2. Urine-specific gravity 3. Cortisol level 4. Calcium level

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After teaching a group of students about the invisibility of nursing, the instructor determines that the students need additional teaching when they identify which of the following as a key influence?

A) Lack of a set format for documentation B) Inconsistent use of terminology C) Data relevant for nurse's contribution to patient care D) Labor-intensive information retrieval

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Which is the definition of the term pharmacology?

A. the study of drugs B. the absorption of drugs C. the metabolism of drugs D. the body's response to drugs

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