During an impromptu speech at her 100th birthday party, a client attributes her longevity to an outlook that has always emphasized optimism, faith, and the ability to laugh at herself
A nurse would recognize which of the following phenomena as most accurately underlying the client's statement? A) Older adults tend to recall positive events more clearly than negative events.
B) A healthy immune system results in a positive and balanced psychological state.
C) Persons of faith are often able to view life more positively.
D) Humor and a positive psychological state are associated with improved immune function.
D
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Psychological health has a beneficial effect on immune function. Statement A is not true and psychological balance influences immune function, not vice versa. While statement C may be true of some individuals, it is not as broadly accurate as statement D.
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The nurse is discussing respiratory and metabolic acids and bases
Which statements would the nurse supervisor evaluate as indicating that the nurse needs more information? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "When water combines with carbon dioxide, carbonic acid is produced." 2. "Carbon dioxide is a potential acid that is excreted through the lungs." 3. "Body metabolism produces lactic acids, which are constantly eliminated in the lungs." 4. "Sodium bicarbonate buffers the blood by removing hydrogen ions from the blood." 5. "Carbonic acid dissociates into sodium and bicarbonate.".
A couple is undergoing in vitro fertilization, and they are having a discussion with their doctor about how many embryos to transfer into the wife's uterus. The female partner is 31 and both are in good health
They have an excellent prognosis for pregnancy. How many embryos would the nurse expect the doctor to recommend that they transfer? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
Which action is most important when the nurse prepares to administer an oral drug to a patient of any age?
a. Asking the patient whether he or she prefers a tablet or a capsule b. Determining when the patient last ate or drank c. Assessing whether the patient has nausea d. Checking the patient's ability to swallow