The ability to think through hypotheses, or "what if" questions, is acquired during what stage of growth?
A) Toddlerhood
B) Preschool period
C) School-age period
D) Adolescence
D
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A) Norepinephrine B) Mast cells C) Epinephrine D) Histamine
A patient who is preparing for surgery has moderate anxiety and is unable to understand preoperative information. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
a. Reassure the patient that all nurses are skilled in providing postoperative care. b. Describe the procedure again in a calm manner using simple language. c. Tell the patient that the staff is prepared to promote recovery. d. Encourage the patient to express feelings to his or her family.
For how long after an acute episode of psychosis should a nurse expect a patient to take an antipsychotic medication?
1. At least 12 months 2. Life 3. 2 weeks 4. 6 months
When planning care for a dehydrated patient, the nurse remembers that the principle of water balance is closely related to the balance of:
a. potassium. b. chloride. c. bicarbonate. d. sodium.