Hormones and _________________ are two types of chemical signals important for maintaining homeostasis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Ans: neurotransmitters
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a. commission. b. omission. c. condition. d. remission.
Under what circumstance would the nurse expect to prepare a patient for surgery when abdominal trauma has occurred? A patient with:
1. A suspected splenic injury and who has received 1 unit of blood 2. A Grade III liver injury with stable vital signs 3. A contusion to the kidney with a stable H & H 4. A pelvic fracture with muscle rigidity of the abdominal wall
A 38-year-old client is being prepared for extensive surgery under general anesthesia. The client has been prescribed atropine. For which side effect of the drug should the nurse watch and report immediately to the healthcare provider?
A) Urinary retention B) Difficulty swallowing C) Dryness of the mouth D) Constipation
The patient has religious beliefs that your church teaches are wrong. You should
A. explain why the patient's beliefs are incorrect. B. ask your pastor to visit the patient. C. respect the patient's beliefs, and say nothing. D. invite the patient to attend services at your church.