The body undergoes a destructive process of metabolism in which energy is released. This is an example of:
a. anabolism c. deglutition
b. catabolism d. oxidation
B
Catabolism is the destructive process of metabolism in which tissues or substances are broken into their component parts and energy is released.
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The nurse reading a client's medical record determines that the client's relationships with both men
and women tend to be intense and unstable, with the client initially idealizing the significant other and then devaluing him or her when the individual does not meet the client's needs. Furthermore, the client experiences feelings of emptiness and resorts to self-mutilation. The aspect of mental health the nurse can assess as lacking is a. effectiveness in work. b. communication skills. c. productive activities. d. fulfilling relationships.
A client's father has type 1 diabetes mellitus. The client asks if she is in danger of developing the disease as well. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "Your risk of diabetes is higher than that of the general population, but it may not occur." b. "No genetic risk is associated with the development of type 1 diabetes." c. "The risk for becoming diabetic is 50% because of how it is inherited." d. "Female children do not inherit diabetes, but male children will."
A nurse plans to begin a career working as a nurse in the community. Which of the following skills would be most important for the nurse to possess?
a. Technical skills with acute care nursing as a background b. Ability to lobby and collaborate with leg-islators c. Computer and word-processing skills d. Ability to build coalitions and work with partnerships
A nurse is placing a cervical collar on a patient with a neck injury. Which of the following statements describes a desired outcome of this procedure?
A) The neck is positioned to the side, resting on a pillow. B) The chin is slightly elevated and pushed upward. C) The patient's neck is hyperflexed. D) The patient's neck is not hyperextended.