When muscles lengthen, they are ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
relaxing
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A) Increased urination B) Muscle twitching C) Hair loss D) Increased thirst
A registered nurse who worked in an extended care facility could see that a patient was in the process of dying. The lab technician came to draw his blood
The nurse requested that the blood draw be postponed for a while so that the patient's wife, who was at his bedside, could spend some quiet time with her husband. This is an example of which caring behavior? a. Providing presence b. Encouraging manner c. Healing environment d. Affiliation needs
A patient has been prescribed ribavirin for influenza A. The patient is experiencing nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What would the nurse be sure to include in the patient teaching about this medication?
A) Do not take with anticholinergic medications. B) Do not take with acetaminophen or aspirin. C) Do not take with antiarrhythmics. D) Do not take with antacids.
The nurse is reviewing the organs and functions of the urinary system with a client who is to have bladder surgery. What information should the nurse give to the client about the function of the urethra?
A) Excretes wastes from the blood, balances body fluids, and forms urine B) Conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body for elimination C) Serves as a reservoir for urine D) Conducts urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder