In documenting the client's cognitive assessment, the nurse notes that the client had the ability to talk in a steady manner. This is called:
a. rhythm c. prosody
b. fluency d. intonation
B
Characteristics of speech are fluency (ability to talk in a steady manner), prosody (melody of speech that conveys meaning through changes in the tempo, rhythm, and intonation), and content.
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a. Hydrophilic b. Synthetic c. Hydrophobic d. Biologic
Which statement accurately describes the correct technique for giving subcutaneous drugs?
a. Use a 3/4-inch, 25-gauge needle and a 15-degree angle for injection. b. Use a 3/8-inch, 25-gauge needle and a 45-degree angle for injection. c. Use a 1-inch, 22-gauge needle and a 90-degree angle for injection. d. Use a 2 inch, 25-gauge needle and a 45-degree angle for injection.
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A) 25 inches B) 27 inches C) 29 inches D) 31 inches
Which of the following is true of SSRIs?
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