What are some potential benefits of a "power nap"?


A "power nap" of about 15 to 20 minutes can boost mood, motivation, and performance; lower stress; and improve memory and learning. Some people use "power naps" when they don't get enough sleep at night.

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A pregnant female has been told she is a carrier for fragile X syndrome. She asks, "What does that mean?" The health care provider explains that she is heterozygous for fragile X recessive trait, but this will only be a problem if:

A) The expressed pairing becomes homozygous. B) The expressed pairing switches to a dominant trait. C) Her mate also is a carrier of the recessive fragile X trait. D) She does not receive a blood transfusion from a non–fragile X donor prior to pregnancy.

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A client has been diagnosed with hypertension and asks the nurse if the prescribed antihypertensive medication will cure her hypertension. Which statement is the BEST response?

a. Antihypertensives do not cure hypertension; they only control it. b. Yes. If you take the medication for at least 6 months, you should be cured. c. Perhaps you should seek another opinion if you are seeking a cure. d. Studies have shown that herbal remedies may work better than antihypertensives.

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The contraction phase of progressive relaxation is designed to help people better recognize when they are

A. stressed. B. determined. C. bracing. D. angry.

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Differentiate between the concepts of mental health and emotional health. Give one example of how an individual preparing for an important exam might demonstrate each

What will be an ideal response?

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