MC Select the statement that best describes changes in motility
A. Hypomotility is caused by direct stimulation or irritation of the autonomic nervous system.
B. Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation results in constipation.
C. Hypermotility can result from infectious agents.
D. Antihypertensive drugs cause constipation because of parasympathetic stimulation.
C
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The nurse is reviewing the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade for a patient asking about an abortion. What should the nurse explain about the induction of a legal abortion?
1. It must be performed at a federally funded clinic. 2. It must be performed before the period of viability. 3. It must be performed at a military hospital overseas. 4. It must be performed to provide tissue for therapeutic research.
A home care nurse is assessing a client in the home. The client had a cerebrovascular accident and has right side paralysis. After 6 weeks of rehabilitation, the client has increasing mobility when:
A) she can lift the right arm 1/2 inch. B) she can move the right arm with the left. C) she can chew and swallow food. D) she can smile and open her right eye.
When caring for a patient with osteoporosis, which of the following is the most important action to take to minimize progression of the disease?
a. Take a calcium supplement twice a day. b. Start a weight-bearing exercise program. c. Avoid strenuous activity that puts stress on the bones. d. Schedule regular healthcare checkups.