The nurse is explaining biophysicalsocial theory to a group of students. Which biopsychosocial theory would most support tracing anxiety back to birth trauma?
1. Behavioral
2. Humanistic
3. Psychosocial
4. Genetic
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Rationale: Psychosocial theorists believe that anxiety can be traced back to birth trauma. Genetic theorists believe that there is a familial predisposition for anxiety disorders. Behavioral theorists believe anxiety is a learned response. Humanistic theorists believe that one is unable to deal with all of the other theories without looking at how they interact with each other.
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The nurse is preparing to assess the client with Parkinson disease. The nurse should observe the client for:
1. infrequent blinking and expressionless face. 2. tremors that increase with movement. 3. excessively dry skin. 4. insufficient sweating.
The nurse works with breast cancer survivors in a "Reach for Recovery" program. Which portion of the Institute of Medicine's (IOM) focus on quality care does this work represent?
1. Staying healthy 2. Getting better 3. Living with illness or disability 4. Coping with palliative care or end-of-life issues
What happens during Phase 4 of the cardiac action potential?
A. The membrane potential returns to its resting level and prepares itself for the next action potential. B. Sodium ions enter the cardiac membrane as it undergoes depolarization. C. Calcium channels open and calcium ions pass into muscle cells. D. Potassium ions efflux out of the cardiac membrane as it undergoes repolarization.