Hirschprung's disease occurs due to:
a. abnormal small intestine motility
b. enzyme deficiency
c. ganglion cell deficiency
Answer: c. ganglion cell deficiency
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A nurse assists an older adult who is homebound in a rural area. Which community resources might this client best benefit from?
A) Skilled home nursing B) Senior center C) Personal emergency response system D) Grocery delivery
The mental health nursing instructor is talking with the class about depression. What deficiency does the instructor explain will result in depression?
A) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine B) Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin C) Acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and serotonin D) Gamma-aminobutyric acid, dopamine, and epinephrine
The nurse is creating a care plan for a patient taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?
A) Risk for infection B) Establish suicide precautions C) Disturbed thought processes related to central nervous system (CNS) effects of medication D) Dysfunctional Family Processes