Sam, aged 65, is started on L-dopa for his Parkinson's disease (PD). He asks why this is necessary. You tell him:
a. "L-dopa is neuroprotective."
b. "The primary goal of therapy is to replace depleted stores of dopamine."
c. "This is the only drug that can provide symptomatic benefit."
d. "This is the initial monotherapy drug."
B
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The clinic nurse explains to a student that an appropriate nursing action is screening all children for child abuse. What other information does the nurse give the student about child abuse? (Select all that apply.)
A. It is frequently carried out by a stranger. B. The most common form is neglect. C. It is most often perpetrated by a parent. D. Only 1 out of 1,000 girls is sexually abused. E. It is part of an ongoing cycle of violence.
A client plans to go to the acupuncturist for complementary treatment of alcoholism. He asks the
nurse to explain how acupuncture works. The most accurate response would be "Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment. The Chinese believe a. the insertion of needles modulates the flow of energy along body meridians.". b. taking small doses of noxious substances will alleviate illness symptoms.". c. manipulation of the spinal column will correct energy flow problems.". d. herbal remedies, which are natural substances, are better than synthetics.".
143 x 224 = _____
What will be an ideal response?
An adolescent client comes to the school nurse with complaints of vague abdominal pain. What statement by the student would help to confirm the nurse's suspicion that the adolescent has body image concerns?
A. "Everyone makes a big deal about what I eat, so don't ask." B. "I have been sexually active with my boyfriend." C. "My periods are irregular. Should I see a physician?" D. "I just can't seem to get along with my parents."