What function of the skeletal system is essential to proper function of all other cells and tissues?
A) supporting soft tissues of the body C) providing storage area for fats
B) protecting delicate body structures D) producing blood cells
D
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The difference between a true score and an obtained score is referred to as which of the following?
A) Internal inconsistency B) Non-equivalence C) Interobserver disagreement D) Error of measurement
The client lives with her roommate in a condominium. She tells the nurse that her roommate has
urged her to seek a therapist's advice about episodes of strange behavior observed by the roommate but that the client cannot remember. The roommate has observed her leaving the condo wearing seductive clothing, quite different from her usual wardrobe, and returning 12 to 24 hours later, after which she sleeps for 8 to 12 hours. Episodes have also occurred in which the client and her roommate have argued about household matters and the client has gone to sit on the floor in the corner of the kitchen. While seated there she has spoken like a young child. The client's problem can be assessed as being consistent with DSM-IV-TR criteria for a. antisocial personality. b. borderline personality. c. dissociative identity disorder. d. body dysmorphic disorder.
A patient being prepared for surgery has been diagnosed with dehydration. Which laboratory values support the diagnosis for this patient?
1. hemoglobin and hematocrit 2. glucose 3. white blood cell count 4. platelet count
During an interaction with a patient, a nurse encourages the patient to express feelings, identify stressors, and review coping strategies. These nursing interventions relate most to the use of
a. risk assessment. b. behavior modification. c. therapeutic communication. d. environmental manipulation.