The nurse is with a patient who has learned that he has glioblastoma multiforme, a brain tumor associated with an exceptionally poor prognosis. His heart rate increases, his eyes dilate, and his blood pressure increases
The nurse recognizes these changes as being attributable to what response?
A) Part of the limbic system response
B) Sympathetic nervous response
C) Hypothalamic-pituitary response
D) Local adaptation syndrome
Ans: B
Feedback:
The sympathetic nervous system responds rapidly to stress; norepinephrine is released at nerve ending causing the organs to respond (i.e., heart rate increases, eyes dilate, and blood pressure increases). The limbic system is a mediator of emotions and behavior that are critical to survival during times of stress. The hypothalamic-pituitary response regulates the cortisol-induced metabolic effect that results in elevated blood sugars during stressful situations. Local adaptation syndrome is a tissue-specific inflammatory reaction.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following clients with burns is more prone to infection and requires close monitoring by the nurse?
A) A client with burns involving the hands B) A client with burns of the face and neck C) A client with burns in the perineal area D) A client with burns in the abdominal area
A nurse is caring for a patient who has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for 6 weeks. Upon review of the laboratory results, the nurse notes that the patient's phenytoin level is 18 mcg/mL. What is the nurse's best action?
a. This drug level is subtherapeutic; the nurse should contact the prescriber for a dose increase. b. This drug level is in the therapeutic range, therefore no nursing action is required. c. The nurse should review the patient's other medications to determine whether another drug is potentiating the effects of the phenytoin. d. This drug level is too high; the nurse should contact the prescriber about reducing the dose.
Infant care following circumcision should include:
a. Assessing for bleeding b. Applying an ice pack to the penis c. Measuring urinary intake and output d. Cleansing with alcohol after voiding
Most prescriptions, with the exception of controlled substances, are valid for ________.
a. 6 months or 5 refills b. A 3-month supply because of lower insurance co-pays c. 12 months from the date written d. 12 months from the date filled