Diphenoxylate works by:
A. stimulating mu receptors in the myenteric plexus.
B. stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system to increase peristalsis.
C. reducing constriction in sphincters.
D. increasing the gastrointestinal transit time.
Answer: A
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a. Putting patients' needs ahead of your own b. Providing excellent clinical skills to improve patients' health status c. Using excellent interpersonal skills to help patients improve their health status d. Self-protection through avoidance of a relationship with the patient
When a nursing interview identifies that a client is daily taking doses of herbal sup-plements, the nurse's priority is to:
a. evaluate the effectiveness of the herbal supplement self-treatment b. determine why the client feels the need to take the herbal supplements c. identify when the herbal supplementation began d. discuss the client's knowledge regarding the herbal supplements' side effects
The nurse is caring for a client with degenerative joint disease who expresses the desire to remain active as long as possible. The nurse prepares to:
1. Teach the client nutrition and joint exercises. 2. Refer the client to the appropriate professionals. 3. Tell the client there is no hope. 4. Ask the client the reason for the decision.
The day-night cycle is:
a. REM sleep b. NREM sleep c. The sleep-wake cycle d. Circadian rhythm