Which of the following neurotransmitters is released by the adrenal medulla during the fight or flight reaction?
A. Dopamine
B. Acetylcholine
C. Adrenaline
D. Serotonin
Answer: C
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A patient from a different culture tells the nurse about eating specific foods during pregnancy and after childbirth to ensure a healthy mother and infant. Which cultural phenomena does this behavior exemplify?
A. Environmental control B. Social organization C. Time orientation D. Biological variation
Which of the following persons are at highest risk for malnutrition as a result of hypermetabolism?
A) a client who has dysphagia B) a client with osteoporosis C) a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease D) a client who is a vegetarian
Extrapyramidal rigidity is characterized by
a. sustained contraction of extensor muscles with extension of legs, arched neck, and clenched teeth. b. sustained contraction of flexor muscles, with hyperflexion of the arms and legs. c. sustained spasticity and rhythmic oscillation of involuntary muscle contraction. d. resistance to passive movement of flexor and extensor muscles in all directions.
The nurse uses the acronym MAWDS to teach a patient about self-care management for heart failure. Which instruction would this method contain?
1. "You should return to the clinic for monthly follow-up.". 2. "Check your weight daily.". 3. "Elevate the feet for twenty minutes twice daily.". 4. "Avoid large crowds.".