A client is waiting for the results of diagnostic tests for cancer. Worrying about the diagnosis is likely to cause the client to experience which stage of the general adaptation syndrome first?
a. Resistance c. Alarm
b. Exhaustion d. Local adaptation syndrome
ANS: C
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a. Sitting in a chair at the foot of the bed b. Standing near the client's head on his or her dominant side c. Sitting in a chair at the bedside facing the client d. Standing at the foot of the bed
A heterosexual couple enjoys anal intercourse. What may result from this type of intercourse?
A) feelings of guilt and shame C) damage to the vagina B) vaginal infections D) penile infections
The nurse performing a review of systems on an 8-month-old infant who is awake and calm should make the initial assessment:
a. Examination of the ears with an otoscope b. Auscultation of the heart, lungs, and bowel sounds c. Obtaining a rectal temperature d. Palpation of the abdomen
Which items are known causative factors for seizures?(Select all that apply.)
1. Meningitis 2. Ingestion of poison 3. Hypertension 4. Hypoglycemia 5. Depression