A hyposecretion of hormones from which of the following glands will result in Addison's disease?

A. thyroid
B. pituitary
C. adrenal
D. pancreas


Answer: C

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A. Create barriers that interfere with the treatment and willingness to comply. B. Warrant further confirmation sought from family and friends about what is happening. C. Have the person become aware that something is wrong. D. Cause additional burdens to family and friends of the person at this time.

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Which factors could influence respiratory rate measurement? Select all that apply

1. Age 2. Exercise 3. Fever 4. Medications 5. Rapid heart rate

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A nurse discussing the establishment of today's advanced nurse practitioner role would discuss which factor as the primary driving force?

1. The physician shortage of the late 1960s 2. The need for providers to work in primary care settings 3. The need for more rural health care by qualified providers 4. The refusal of physicians to see rural patients

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The nurse is presenting a community educational program focusing on the elderly and mental health protective factors. One of the participants asks what the influence of co-parenting one's grandchild is on the mental health of the grandparent

The most appropriate answer for the nurse to make at this time would be: A) "The well-being of Latino grandmothers is greater when they co-parent their grandchildren." B) "There are no significant differences in well-being between those grandparents who co-parent and those who do not co-parent." C) "Caucasian grandmothers experience less well-being when they co-parent their grandchildren." D) The perceived well-being of grandfathers who co-parent their grandchildren significantly changes in a positive direction."

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