Describe the action of prolactin.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Prolactin signals the mammary glands in the female breasts to produce milk.
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A community health nurse is overwhelmed with all that needs to be done in one day. Which task could most easily be postponed?
a. Reviewing the most recent hospital patient data collected by the local college of nursing b. Deciding which of several possible new clinic options would be most effective in better meeting the needs of the local community c. Evaluating the results of the most recent community-wide screening program before planning for the next community health program d. Giving testimony to the state legislature on a new health and safety bill
The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has experienced pulled muscles in the back after lifting a heavy item at work. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
1. "I should apply heat for 10 minutes, followed by cold for 10 minutes." 2. "I may sit in a warm whirlpool tub to help relax the back muscles." 3. "I may take 2 to 3 ibuprofen 200 mg each every 6 hours by mouth." 4. "I am to go home and stay on bed rest for the next 2 to 3 days."
The nurse is preparing to perform an eye assessment. What equipment will the nurse need to complete this assessment?
1. Penlight. 2. Snellen's chart. 3. Sterile gloves. 4. Gauze square. 5. Millimeter ruler.
When assessing an older adult about possible mistreatment, which of the following questions would be most appropriate to use initially?
A) "Have you ever been abused?" B) "Did you ever signs papers you didn't understand?" C) "What is a typical day in your life like?" D) "Are you alone often at home?"