List three possible causes of cell aging
What will be an ideal response?
Genetic pre-programming (inherent property of the cell); decreased activity or efficiency of enzyme systems; damage to cellular DNA, RNA, and organelles.
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The nurse is concerned that a postpartum patient with a cervical laceration is developing hypovolemic shock. What did the nurse assess in this patient?
A) Weak and rapid pulse B) Warm and flushed skin C) Elevated blood pressure D) Decreased respiratory rate
A client is receiving IV insulin for hyperglycemia. Which laboratory value requires immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. Serum chloride level of 98 mmol/L b. Serum calcium level of 8.8 mg/dL c. Serum sodium level of 132 mmol/L d. Serum potassium level of 2.5 mmol/L
The nurse is explaining to a client the imbalance of neurotransmitters in Parkinson disease
How will the nurse describe the relationship between acetylcholine and dopamine in the area of the brain that affects balance, posture, and involuntary muscle movement? 1. Dopamine stimulates while acetylcholine inhibits this region. 2. Both dopamine and acetylcholine inhibit this region of the brain. 3. Both dopamine and acetylcholine stimulate this region of the brain. 4. Dopamine inhibits and acetylcholine stimulates this region.
A conversion factor expressed as a fraction for converting milligrams to grams is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).