Where in the brain is the vomiting center located?
a. Hypothalamus
b. Medulla oblongata
c. Pons
d. Midbrain
Ans: b. Medulla oblongata
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A nurse is writing a care plan for a client recently diagnosed with HIV. The client admits to being sexually active and states he will remain sexually active. Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis for this client?
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