All of the following describe how endocrine disorders develop except
A. gland underproduces its hormones.
B. gland overproduces its hormones.
C. gland produces hormones too early.
D. target cells are overresponsive to the effects of hormones.
Answer: D
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All models of the nursing process are examples of classical theory
A) True B) False
The infection control (IC) nurse has completed teaching newly hired nurses about the innate body defenses. Which statements by one of the participants would indicate the need for further instruction?
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Fever is one of the process barriers we can expect our clients to demonstrate." 2. "Complement is a component of the adaptive immune response." 3. "I should try to keep my client's skin and mucous membranes intact." 4. "Dendritic cells are part of the nervous system involved in keeping the immune system strong." 5. "Phagocytes are cells that kill invading bacteria."
After shaving the patient, put the disposable razor in the
A. patient's top drawer. B. wastebasket. C. sharps container. D. bathroom.
Baby Tarik has been circumcised, his temperature is stable, his breathing and heart rate are healthy, and he is ready to be discharged from the hospital
In doing discharge teaching with the infant's caregivers, the nurse advises the parents to seek medical attention if they note which of the following? A) A yellowish crusty substance on the circumcision site B) Crying for 2 hours or more each day C) Redness at the base of the umbilical cord D) Straining when he is passing stools