A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with a head injury. There is indication that
the medulla may be involved. What respiratory function does the medulla control?
A) Automatic control of the depth and rate of respiration
B) Voluntary control over breathing when talking
C) Physical control of the muscles of respiration
D) Controls exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the cell
A
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A nurse is looking at photographs of a friend's infant. The nurse notes a whitish glow in the child's eyes, and the friend asks why the baby's eyes look so odd. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A. "If his eyes look like this by 6 months, he needs to see a doctor." B. "Take him to the doctor to see what's wrong with his eyes." C. "This is called leukocoria and may signify retinoblastoma." D. "Your baby may have a brain tumor; take him to the hospital."
Nutrition is the process by which the body metabolizes and uses ___________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is caring for a client with neurologic deficits who is interested in implementing a bowel training program. Which of the following does the nurse identify as the first step?
A) Obtaining a laxative B) Eating a select diet C) Recording bowel movements D) Providing privacy
Older people often complain about how food tastes. This is because:
a. Taste buds decrease in number b. Responses are slower c. The tongue only senses sweet, salty, bitter, and sour tastes d. The sense of smell is increased