_____ and _____ are natural opioid-like substances that block pain perception
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Endorphins; enkephalins
Enkephalins; endorphins
Endorphins and enkephalins are natural opioid substances that help block the perception of pain.
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A. A client who drinks decaffeinated beverages B. A client who is underweight. C. A client taking oral hypoglycemic agents D. A client who has a nasogastric tube
A child is in uncompensated respiratory acidosis. What should the nurse expect the arterial blood gas to be?
a. O2, 95; CO2, 45; pH, 7.40 b. O2, 88; CO2, 55; pH, 7.30 c. O2, 88; CO2, 35; pH, 7.28 d. O2, 92; CO2, 54; pH, 7.35
Which of the following statements about union labor practices is untrue?
a. Union representatives must be able to bargain with the employer. b. The union may take a strike action without notifying the employer. c. The union cannot boycott a hospital's vendors. d. The union cannot cause the employer to pay for services not performed.
When assisting with community planning, nurses should encourage the development of which facilities to reduce the potential for crime and violence in the community? Select all that apply
a. Playgrounds b. Movie theaters c. Swimming pools d. Shopping malls