Which substance does not require chemical digestion by enzymes for absorption?
a. carbohydrates c. fats
b. proteins d. vitamins
D
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats require chemical digestion by enzymatic activity for absorption. Vitamins do not.
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When a patient is unable to resist the effects of a stressor, the nurse can identify this stage of the general adaptation system as: a. an alarm reaction. b. the resistance stage. c. the exhaustion stage. d. a fight-or-flight response.
A patient who has recently undergone ESWL for the treatment of renal calculi has phoned the urology unit where he was treated, telling the nurse that he has a temperature of 101.1ºF (38.4ºC). How should the nurse best respond to the patient?
A) Remind the patient that renal calculi have a noninfectious etiology and that a fever is unrelated to their recurrence. B) Remind the patient that occasional febrile episodes are expected following ESWL. C) Tell the patient to report to the ED for further assessment. D) Tell the patient to monitor his temperature for the next 24 hours and then contact his urologist's office.
In today's world of fast, effective communication, what is the most commonly used means of societal communication?
a. Facial expression b. Spoken word c. Written messages d. Electronic messaging
A nurse researcher is searching for a theory or concept to use as the framework for an upcoming study. While conducting this search, which guidelines should the researcher follow? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. It is permissible to use only nursing theories or concepts. 2. Combining theories from more than one nursing theorist is not acceptable. 3. It is sometimes helpful to combine nursing theory with a theory from outside the discipline. 4. Theories from outside nursing can be used if they match the study purpose. 5. It is permissible to skip the identification of a theoretical or conceptual framework.