A nurse is taking care of a client with Parkinson disease (PD). Studies have shown that nutraceuticals, or foods that provide health and medical benefits, are being used to treat PD. What does the nurse suspect are the roles of nutraceuticals for treatment of PD?
A) To improve balance and motor control
B) To inhibit oxidative stress and inflammation
C) To improve talking and swallowing
D) To increase dopamine and neuron firing
B) To inhibit oxidative stress and inflammation
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The nurse explains the clinical signs of death for the client who is not on artificial life support as including: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Cessation of apical pulse 2. Cessation of respirations 3. Cessation of blood pressure 4. Total lack of response to external stimuli 5. Absence of electric currents from the brain
A nurse notes that a woman's chart lists "dyspareunia" as a diagnosis. In planning education for the patient, which topics would the nurse include?
A. Black cohosh and soy nuts B. Kegel exercises and use of a pessary C. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications D. Water-based vaginal lubricants
Neurologic conditions can involve any part of the nervous system
True False
How many basic levels of sedation have been identified?
a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 8