Which of the following is an important benefit of incorporating laughter therapeutically?
A) Increases cortisol levels
B) Increases the number of white blood cells
C) Blocks the release of endorphins
D) Stimulates the immune system
B
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Laughter stimulates the immune system by increasing the number of white blood cells and lowering cortisol, which suppresses immune function.
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a. The hospital needs to show that employees care for patients. b. Institutions are reimbursed only for patient care that is documented. c. Patients might bring lawsuits if care was not given. d. Documents may become part of a lawsuit.
A patient is taking diethylcarbamazine [Hetrazan] to treat a filarial infestation. The patient reports intense itching and a rash after several days of therapy. What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. These symptoms are caused by death of the parasite. b. This is a minor, direct adverse effect of the drug. c. This is a sign the infestation is worsening. d. This warrants discontinuation of the drug.
Your patient reports frequent constipation as a result of prescription medications and asks the nurse for advice about using a daily over-the-counter laxative. The most appropriate response by the nurse is to
a. tell the patient to consult the health practi-tioner before using nonprescription drugs. b. educate the patient about the side effects of regular laxative use. c. tell the patient to avoid laxatives because they can interfere with medications al-ready being taken. d. tell the patient to consult a dietician about ways to correct chronic constipation.
A member of an effective/successful team does all of the following, except __________
a. collaborating and identifying win–win solutions b. selecting alternatives to help the team meet its goals c. planning and coordinating tasks d. taking on the majority of the work to support other team members