Regulation of intracranial pressure is explained by the Monro-Kellie doctrine. Based on this doctrine, under normal circumstances, if a patient's brain volume increases, what compensatory change does the nurse expect?
A) Reduction of cerebral blood volume
B) Increased cerebrospinal fluid volume
C) Increased cerebrospinal fluid production
D) Elevation of systemic blood pressure
A
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A couple who recently married and want to have children ask the nurse what the chances are that their children will inherit thalassemia from them, as they both are carriers. What information from the nurse is most accurate?
A. All of your children will inherit it. B. Each child has a 25% chance of inheriting it. C. None of your children will inherit it. D. Only the boys will inherit it.
The nurse is teaching a group of patients with allergic rhinitis about the use of their medications. What would be the most essential information to give these patients about preventing possible drug interactions?
A) Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are safe to use. B) Use only one pharmacy so the pharmacist can check drug interactions. C) Read drug labels before taking OTC medications. D) Ask the pharmacy tech for assistance in selecting an OTC medication.
The nurse is reviewing the evolution of national health care systems in countries throughout Europe and the United States for a school project. In which century should the nurse emphasize that national health insurance in the United States
was first proposed? 1. Late 20th century. 2. Mid-20th century. 3. Early 20th century. 4. Mid-19th century.
A balanced diet contains 4 to 6 servings of vegetables per day.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)