During an interview, the client states, "When my stress is really high, I have diarrhea." The physiologic response affects:
A) adequacy of sleep.
B) nutritional status.
C) gastrointestinal status.
D) heart rate.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Because the physiologic response to stress is an activation or arousal response, the nurse should ask about fatigue, adequacy of sleep, level of physical activity, and bowel elimination patterns.
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1. cause an increase in appetite leading to obesity. 2. produce severe psychosis. 3. increase depressive behavior. 4. produce sudden and severe hypertension.
A woman who has undergone a right modified-radical mastectomy returns from surgery. Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate at this time?
A) Ask the client how she feels about having her breast removed. B) Attach a sign above her bed to have BP, IV lines, and lab work in her right arm. C) Encourage her to turn, cough, and deep breathe at frequent intervals. D) Position her right arm below heart level.
About ____________________ different types of nerve endings send messages describing sensation to the brain.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Information in the critical pathway
A. provides nursing actions to help the patient achieve the goals. B. is for critical care providers in the event of an emergency. C. does not pertain to nursing assistant care. D. is completed and logged upon hospital discharge.