Disorders that result from an abnormal and excessive response to self are referred to as __________ disorders
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Autoimmune
Disorders that result from an abnormal and excessive response to self are called autoimmune disorders.
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Which nursing response would be most appropriate? Select all that apply. a. Advise the patient to be patient, since these side effects are only temporary. b. Seek a physician order for a PRN IM antiparkinsonian medication. c. Suggest carrying a towel to catch any drool, and initiate fall precautions. d. Administer PRN trihexyphenidyl (Artane) PO to suppress the side effects. e. Suggest administering half the medicine in the morning and half at bedtime. f. Encourage the patient to be more physically active and facially expressive.
Identify nursing actions that relate to three of the core family processes of communication, caregiving and cathexis
What will be an ideal response?
A pregnant woman asks about the advantages of a hospital birth. You would explain to her that
A) what was right for her mother will surely be right for her. B) a hospital's primary function is promotion of health. C) having anesthesia administered in a hospital setting will shorten labor. D) she will have the security of knowing emergency equipment is on hand.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is responsible for:
A. Ensuring the safety of complementary and alternative therapies. B. Endorsing products for further approval by the FD A. C. Performing testing on new therapies and products. D. Disseminating information to consumers.