A gerontological nurse is caring for a client who reports having lots of stress in her life. The client complains of feeling like her heart is racing at times. The nurse is aware that the client is experiencing a flight-or-fight response
Which chemical is associated with this response?
A) Dopamine
B) Serotonin
C) Acetylcholine
D) Epinephrine
D
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A) Computed tomography (CT) B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) C) Electroencephalogram (EEG) D) Cerebral angiography
The nurse is providing patient education about antifungal medications
Which of the following statements by the patient best demonstrates understanding of the administration of this medica-tion? "To enhance absorption, I should take the medication with a. beer." b. milk." c. soda." d. lemonade."
A patient is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia after complaining of high fever and shortness of breath. The patient was not able to produce sputum for a culture. The nurse will expect the patient's provider to order
a. a broad-spectrum antibiotic. b. a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. c. multiple antibiotics. d. the pneumococcal vaccine.
A venipuncture will be performed on a 7-year-old girl. She wants her mother to hold her during the procedure. The nurse should recognize that this behavior is:
a. unsafe. b. helpful to relax the child. c. against hospital policy. d. unnecessary because of child's age.