The immune system is a complex system of cells, proteins, and functional systems. When the brain directly influences the immune system, this can be interpreted as what field of study?
1. Neuroendocrinology
2. Immunology
3. Psychoendocrinology
4. Psychoneuroimmunology
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Rationale: Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the links between thoughts, emotions, the nervous system, and the immune system. The interaction of the brain with the endocrine system is known as psychoendocrinology or neuroendocrinology. Immunology is the study of all aspects of the immune system.
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A) Dorsogluteal site B) Deltoid muscle C) Vastus lateralis D) Ventrogluteal site
Which is the best assessment question for the nurse to ask a client with tinnitus?
a. "How exactly do you clean your ears?" b. "Have you had your hearing checked lately?" c. "Do you have ringing in both ears or in only one ear?" d. "Does the ringing make it hard for you to sleep at night?"
Prior to returning to school,an Individualized Health Plan (IHP) will be developed for the child
1. who has recently developed apenicillin allergy. 2. newly diagnosed with insulindependent diabetes mellitus. 3. who has been treated for head lice. 4. who has missed two weeks of schooldue to mononucleosis.
The best way for the nurse to show cultural sensitivity when addressing the personal questions required of the nursing history is to:
1. Break the assessment into shorter intervals and discuss general topics first. 2. Thoroughly explain the reason for asking many questions before beginning the assessment. 3. Pick a time when the family is present and can help with the admission assessment questions. 4. Wait until the nurse-client relationship has been established.