A patient excitedly tells the nurse, "Look what I made in arts and crafts! I did a good job. I want to make some other things too." The nurse may conclude that which part of the patient's nervous system is responsible for processing this reaction?
a. Brainstem
b. Occipital lobe
c. Limbic system
d. Corpus callosum
C
Feelings of pleasure are generated in the brain's limbic system. The exact mechanisms of generating emotions and motivation, however, are unclear. The other structures are not involved in pleasure or motivation processing.
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The nurse interviews a 65-year-old client with the onset of nocturia. The client gets up two times and sometimes three times a night to void. Which of the following physical changes most likely contributes to this phenomenon?
A) Hypertrophy of the bladder muscle interferes when the client is standing for long periods. B) Improved kidney circulation occurs when the client is lying down for a few hours. C) Decreased ability for the bladder to expand reduces its capacity. D) The nocturia is related to the client's development of dementia.
A client is receiving carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). When assessing this client for possible adverse reactions, which of the following might the nurse note? Select all that apply
A) Choreiform movements B) Hyperglycemia C) Hypotension D) Dry mouth E) Anorexia
An older adult recently diagnosed with depression asks, "How long it will take for antidepressant medication to make me feel better?" The nurse responds:
a. "It can take several different medications before we find the one that works best for you." b. "Please be patient; brain chemistry can take several weeks to change." c. "It can take up to 3 months for the full effects of the medication to be felt." d. "Take the medication as it is prescribed and everyday will be a little better."
Cultural competence
a. involves a lack of acceptance of cultural differences in others. b. requires self-awareness of one's own cultural values. c. is a nonessential skill set required for health care providers. d. begins with developing knowledge and acceptance of cultural differences in others.