The nursing assistant notices that the patient is stooped over with his hands on his abdomen. His face appears pale and he is grimacing. This is an example of which type of communication?

A) Verbal
B) Gestures
C) Nonverbal
D) Sign language


C

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The community nurse is visiting a family with a mildly cognitively challenged child at home. Which observation indicates that the family is adjusting to this child's learning capacity?

A) Older sibling teases the child and uses the term "dummy.". B) Father tells the child to play with a toy while the adults talk. C) Parents support and engage the child in family conversation. D) Mother tells the child to stop making a mess on the kitchen table.

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Calculate the amount to administer: ____________. Ordered: Compazine 10 mg pr. On hand: Compazine

5 mg suppositories. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following statements concerning the lipid composition of the plasma membrane is False?

a. Membrane phospholipids are amphipathic and contain two hydrophobic fatty acyl chains, each typically containing an even number of carbon atoms b. Lysosomes represent the most abundant class of membrane lipids c. Cholesterol intercalates between phospholipids and slows their lateral movement within the plasma membrane d. The hydrophobic effect drives the formation of the phospholipid bilayer

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Which of the following spasmolytics is primarily used as a tranquilizer?

A. Dantrolene B. Pancuronium bromide C. Succinylcholine D. Diazepam

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