Which neurotransmitter has been implicated as playing a part in the decision to commit suicide?

A. ?-Aminobutyric acid
B. Dopamine
C. Serotonin
D. Acetylcholine


Ans: C. Serotonin

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The nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results from the time of admission with the patient. Which statement indicates that the patient requires further education about the health problem, judging from the information provided?

1. "I have to be in isolation so that I won't infect anyone else." 2. "I'm surprised that the hospital has to report this to the health department." 3. "Adults have a worse time with the disease than kids do." 4. "Just go ahead and give me an antibiotic so that I can get on with my life."

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The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. The nurse expects the physician to suggest which of the following to help the client manage the disease? (Select all that apply.)

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Before applying a cord clamp, the nurse assesses the umbilical cord. The mother asks why the nurse is doing this. What should the nurse reply?

1. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has one artery and one vein." 2. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has two arteries and one vein." 3. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has two veins and one artery." 4. "I'm checking the blood vessels in the cord to see whether it has two arteries and two veins."

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