Receptors for the sense of smell are located in the:
a. nares c. base of the nasal cavity
b. roof of the nasal cavity d. brain
B
The receptors for the sense of smell are located in the roof of the nasal cavity.
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a. "I nearly always wear comfy sweatpants and house shoes." b. "I'm glad I get energy assistance so my house isn't so cold." c. "My daughter makes sure I have plenty of lotion for my feet." d. "My hands shake when I try to do things requiring coordination."
Concepts of interactionism are evidenced in which of the following statements the nurse makes to the parent of an adolescent hospitalized for an overdose of cocaine and Valium?
1. "Peer pressure is usually responsible for these accidental overdoses." 2. "All behavior has meaning, so we will focus on trying to understand the meaning of the drug use as well as the occurrence of overdose." 3. "Use of Valium probably means your child accidentally overdosed by trying to treat the effects of cocaine." 4. "Adolescence is such a painful time. Rehabilitation programs give kids a chance to get away from their everyday pressures."
When interviewing a client regarding his previous health history, the nurse uses hand gestures and facial expressions when communicating. This is an example of which communication technique?
A) Use of touch B) Kinesics C) Blocking D) Objectivity
A nurse is providing post-procedure instructions to a client returning home after arthroscopy of the shoulder. The nurse should provide the client with which information?
A. To resume full activity the next day B. Not to eat or drink anything until the next morning C. To keep the shoulder completely immobilized for the rest of the day D. To report to the health care provider the development of fever or redness and heat at the site