A client tells the nurse that she often "thinks" that she is well and it lifts her spirits and gives her energy. The nurse identifies that this client is describing psychoneuroimmunology, which includes beliefs that:
a. the immune system regulates the nervous system.
b. getting a disease is caused by thinking about the disease.
c. the human mind affects the immune system.
d. mental illness is probably caused by antibodies.
ANS: C
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A public health nurse is educating a group of adults regarding sexually transmitted infections. Which is an appropriate statement by the nurse?
A) "Males have higher rates of gonorrhea and Chlamydia, whereas women have higher rates of syphilis." B) "Men are disproportionately affected by STIs compared to women and infants." C) "Women often experience few early manifestations of the infection, delaying diagnosis and treatment." D) "The incidence of STIs is highest among young Caucasian females."
Which of the following is an example of a properly constructed learning goal for the client?
a. The nurse will instruct the client on diabetic foot care. b. The nurse will demonstrate the proper technique for trimming toenails. c. The client will learn about foot care. d. The client will demonstrate the proper technique for trimming toenails by the end of the week.
When planning activities for school-age children, the nurse includes games that include competition. At which age are these kinds of games the most preferred by children?
A) 7 years old B) 8 years old C) 10 years old D) 12 years old
Which of the following factors has been found to most influence whether school has a positive effect on an adolescent?
a. both caregivers forking outside the home and earning a good wage b. close friends before, during, and after the transition to high school c. living in the same house for the last 5 years d. a good school principal