What is the primary function of the thyroid gland??
A) To act as a control system in the body through brain activity and nerve endings
B) To regulate metabolism
C) To conserve energy
D) To deliver oxygen to the body while removing carbon dioxide from the cells
B
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Every time the nurse enters the room of a postpartum client who gave birth three hours ago, the client asks something else about her birth experience. The nurse would:
1. Answer questions quickly and try to divert her attention to other subjects. 2. Review documentation of the birth experience and discuss it with her. 3. Contact the physician to warn him the client might want to file a lawsuit due to her preoccupation with her birth experience. 4. Submit a referral to Social Services because you are concerned about obsessive behavior.
The distance at which one person is comfortable interacting with another is influenced by age, cultural values, and:
a. location of interaction c. topic of conversation b. time of day d. gender of those interacting
You are caring for a patient hospitalized with AIDS. The family comes to visit and a family member asks you about safety when visiting a patient with AIDS. What is the best response for addressing the family member's fears?
A) "Why do you think you are at risk?" B) "Don't worry, you will not contract the disease from the patient." C) "AIDS is commonly transmitted by contact with blood and body fluids." D) "The patient should be isolated and have limited visitation."
The nurse would question a client with suspected trigeminal neuralgia about facial pain that is
a. characterized by intermittent episodes of severe pain with gradual onset. b. characterized by intermittent episodes of severe pain with sudden onset. c. constant and aching or burning in nature. d. constant, severe, and sharp in nature.