One model of psychoneuroimmunology based on Hans Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome Theory suggests that psychosocial stressors influence health via the:
a. blood-brain barrier
b. hypothalamus pituitary axis
c. neurotransmitters
d. parasympathetic nervous system
B
Hans Selye's theory of general adaptation (or stress) syndrome suggests that psychosocial stressors influence health via the hypothalamic pituitary axis. This occurs through affecting the secretions of glucocorticoids, which may suppress immune system function.
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a. a pattern of alarm. b. deleterious consequences. c. a stage of resistance. d. developmental impairment. e. a state of exhaustion.
The family of an older patient with dysphagia comes to the skilled nursing facility at mealtimes to feed the patient. Which of the family's feeding practices should the nurse follow up with teaching or correction?
A) The family makes sure that the patient does not talk while eating B) The family checks for pocketing of food prior to introducing another bite C) The family places the patient in high Fowler position during and after feeding D) The family introduces large pieces of food to prevent accidental inhalation of small food particles
The nurse is assessing a patient who underwent bowel resection 2 days ago. As she auscultates the patient's abdomen, she notes low-pitched, infrequent bowel sounds. How should she document this finding?
1) Hyperactive bowel sounds 2) Abdominal bruit sounds 3) Normal bowel sounds 4) Hypoactive bowel sounds
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teaspoon: _____