Laparoscopic surgery is scheduled for a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which of the following may be a result of laparoscopic surgery? (Select all that apply.)
1. No risk of infection
2. Less pain
3. Faster recovery times
4. Maybe more complications
5. Shorter hospital stays
6. Better visualization of the abdominal organs
2, 3, 5
Laparoscopic surgery has less pain and faster recovery times. There are fewer complications, less bleeding, and less risk of infection so the client has a shorter hospital stay. A risk of infection is present with all surgical procedures. Laparoscopic surgery does not cause a better visualization of the abdominal organs.
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a. Cabergoline b. Conivaptan c. Dopamine d. Prolactin
Evaluation is underway for a statewide program to decrease teen injury and death associated with teens who drive while under the influence of alcohol. Which of the following questions would best be used for the summative evaluation of the program?
a. Are program participants continuing to attend the programs, and do their satisfaction scores indicate that they are pleased with the program? b. How do statistics for injuries and deaths associated with drunk driving compare for teens in the year following the program? c. How does the amount of alcohol intake by teens compare before and after participants enter into the program? d. What problems are identified as the program is implemented?
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1. Due to changes in estrogen levels, the labia minora increase in size after menopause. 2. The ovaries remain small after puberty, but they increase in size following menopause. 3. After menopause, the endometrium continues to undergo monthly degeneration and renewal. 4. Ovarian secretion of estrogen decreases between the ages of 45 and 55, after which point ovulatory activity ceases.
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a. Once a day b. Once every 2 days c. Once a week d. Once every 2 weeks