The nurse reminds a group of students about the major component of pathophysiology in multiple sclerosis (MS), which is
a. damage occurs primarily to the dendrites and oligodendrites.
b. once damaged, myelin cannot regenerate at all.
c. plaques occur anywhere in the white matter of the central nervous system (CNS).
d. Schwann cells are destroyed slowly but relentlessly.
C
Although plaques may occur anywhere in the white matter of the CNS, the areas most commonly involved are the optic nerves, cerebrum, and cervical spinal cord.
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While completing an admission assessment, the nurse learns that a female adult patient has smoked one pack/day for 20 years and works at a chemical plant. From this information, what is this patient at risk for developing?
1. Decreased fertility 2. Increased life expectancy because she is female 3. No difference in risk because of social and occupational circumstances 4. Environmental and occupational hazards that may affect life expectancy
Abortifacients can be described as anything used to terminate ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
What is the minimum amount of milk, cheese, and dairy products that a senior adult should consume in a day?
A. 1 serving B. 6-8 servings C. 2 servings D. 3-5 servings