Which of the following is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter that keeps emotion and behavior under control?
A. Serotonin
B. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
C. Norepinephrine
D. Dopamine
Answer: B
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a. mucus. b. oxygen exchange. c. surfactant. d. carbon dioxide removal.
With regard to the initial visit with a patient who is beginning prenatal care, nurses should be aware that:
a. The first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair in which nurses gather some general impressions. b. If nurses observe handicapping conditions, they should be sensitive and not in-quire about them because the patient will do that in her own time. c. Nurses should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems such as depression or lack of family support. d. Because of legal complications, nurses should not ask about illegal drug use; that is left to physicians.
A client experiences postprandial rapid gastric dumping after a gastrectomy. Which of these approaches should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
a. Avoid complex carbohydrates. b. Eat small meals frequently. c. Reduce fiber and protein intake. d. Drink carbonated beverages with meals.
The nurse is caring for a client with a tinea fungal infection. The nurse expects the client will have symptoms that primarily affect the:
1. bowel. 2. mucous membranes of the mouth. 3. urinary tract. 4. skin and hair.