When an individual's stress response is sustained over a long period of time, which physiological effect of the endocrine system should a nurse anticipate?
A. Decreased resistance to disease
B. Increased libido
C. Decreased blood pressure
D. Increased inflammatory response
A
In a general adaptation syndrome, prolonged exposure to stress leads to the stage of exhaustion at which time the body's compensatory mechanisms no longer function effectively and diseases of adaptation occur. A decreased immune response is seen at this stage.
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An older adult client is suspected of being neglected by the caregiver. What assessment provides the nurse with the best information about this possibility?
a. Inspect skin in the "bathing suit zone" for bruises. b. Assess the client for orientation to person, place, and time. c. Compare the client's current weight with prior recorded weights. d. Perform orthostatic pulse and blood pres-sure readings.
When implementing the Community Health Promotion Model, which underlying principle should the nurse use in order to facilitate active participation?
a. Individuals should work in groups to complete necessary tasks. b. Individuals participating should represent all segments of the population. c. People will work together if they like the leadership. d. People will participate when they see the issues as worthy of their time.
When a man cannot achieve an erection, the phase of the sexual response in which the man is experiencing difficulty is:
A) refractory phase. B) obligatory phase. C) excitement phase. D) orgasmic phase.
Define the following terms: