What important function do platelets perform at the site of an injury?
A. They plug the defect in the vessel wall.
B. They liberate chemical compounds that cause the vessel to contract.
C. They release phospholipids that initiate the process of blood coagulation.
D. All of the above.
D
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A client states, "I asked my aunt if she had any history of miscarriage, but she wouldn't tell me." What should the nurse consider when responding to this statement?
1. Most family members are willing to divulge important health information. 2. The client must not have a good relationship with the aunt. 3. The aunt has a right to keep her health history private. 4. The aunt probably has had miscarriages that she is still mourning.
Which is an example of a tertiary prevention strategy that a nurse might implement or facilitate for members of a faith community?
A) A program on radon detection in the home B) A class on cooking nutritious foods C) An occupational therapy program for patients recovering from strokes D) A water aerobics class for seniors
One goal of the results section of the research report is to:
A) describe or explain the phenomenon of interest B) make a conclusion based on the evidence C) recommend topics for future research based on findings D) describe the method used to choose subjects for the study
One of the differences between simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures is that:
A. simple partial seizures cause loss of memory, whereas complex partial seizures do not impair memory. B. simple partial seizures do not cause loss of consciousness, whereas complex partial seizures often impair consciousness for a minute or two. C. simple partial seizures are accompanied by some characteristic movement, whereas complex partial seizures often involve staring into space. D. simple partial seizures stem from changes in the activity of the neurons, whereas complex partial seizures originate from external factors such as allergens.