The immune system is a complex system of cells, proteins, and functional systems. When the brain directly influences the immune system, this can be interpreted as what field of study?
A) Immunology B) Psychoendocrinology
C) Neuroendocrinology D) Psychoneuroimmunology
D
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A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus and notes the client only responds to a sternal rub by moaning, has capillary blood glucose of 33 g/dL, and has an intravenous line that is infiltrated with 0.45% normal saline
Which action should the nurse take first? a. Administer 1 mg of intramuscular glucagon. b. Encourage the client to drink orange juice. c. Insert a new intravenous access line. d. Administer 25 mL dextrose 50% (D50) IV push.
You are providing education to the family of a patient being discharged with dementia. Which statement by the family indicates a good level of understanding of dementia? (Select all that apply.)
a. "The condition is permanent and has an acute onset." b. "Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia." c. "The condition worsens over time." d. "I should observe for wandering behavior." e. "Agitation can be worse in the evening."
200 mcg = _____ mg
a. 200,000 b. 2 c. 0.02 d. 0.2
When educating a breast-feeding class of mothers about breast milk production, what should the nurse instruct as being the best way to increase milk supply?
A) Massage breast while pumping or breast-feeding B) Double pump when away from the baby C) Only direct breast-feed D) Empty the breast as completely as possible