The relay station for incoming sensory stimuli, such as pain, is the hypothalamus. True or false?
A) True
B) False
B
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A nurse teaches a client who is at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. Which health promotion activities should the nurse include in this client's teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Frequently assess the ergonomics of the equipment being used. b. Take breaks to stretch fingers and wrists during working hours. c. Do not participate in activities that require repetitive actions. d. Take ibuprofen (Motrin) to decrease pain and swelling in wrists. e. Adjust chair height to allow for good posture.
A man stated, "I used to work out at the exercise room at work, but now that I'm retired I sit and watch TV. My wife keeps nagging me to do something. What do you think I should be doing at my age?"
Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "I think you should try to please your wife. What is it she wants you to do?" b. "It's okay to slow down at your age; why look for problems?" c. "You should try to exercise just as you did before. Is there a YMCA or club nearby?" d. "You've worked all your life; you have a right to rest now."
The nurse is assigned to care for a client with cirrhosis of the liver. The nurse recognizes the client's impaired liver function will affect:
A) metabolism of drugs. B) formation of hydrochloric acid. C) production of digestive enzymes. D) formation of red blood cells.
The nurse is talking with the caregivers about a child's developmental and health history. The child interrupts to add something and the caregivers direct the child to be quiet
The nurse's best course of action would be based mostly on which of the following ideas? a. Caregivers have the right to govern their own children. b. Children are not as accurate as caregivers in the recall of developmental and health histories. c. Children need to be included in their own health care as much as possible, considering age and development. d. The caregivers are the decision makers in terms of care and will be paying for the cost of the care.