MC Heat conservation is accomplished by
A. Shivering.
B. Vessel constriction.
C. Nonshivering thermogenesis.
D. Peripheral vasodilation.
B
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a. "Have you been treated for infertility?" b. "Did you experience your first menses before the age of 11 years?" c. "Have you ever taken tamoxifen?" d. "Did your mother take diethylstilbestrol (DES) during pregnancy?"
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1. Increased release of histamines 2. Increased production of eosinophils 3. Release of immature neutrophils 4. Increasing serum sodium levels
A postpartum client who is bottle feeding her newborn asks, "When should my period will return?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "It's difficult to say, but it will probably return in about 2 to 3 weeks." B) "It varies, but you can estimate it returning in about 7 to 9 weeks." C) "You won't have to worry about it returning for at least 3 months." D) "You don't have to worry about that now. It'll be quite a while."
Which misconception is common in clients in pain?
A) "I will get addicted to pain medications." B) "I need to ask for pain medications." C) "The nurses are here to help relieve the pain." D) "I do not have to fight the pain without help."