The parasympathetic branch of the autonomic system stimulates digestion, slows the heart, and has other effects associated with a _______ physiological state.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Answer: relaxed
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A community health nurse has a large list of patients in the local community, many of whom are living with chronic illnesses. What principle should the nurse prioritize when planning and implementing the care of these patients?
A) The nurse should defer responsibility for decision-making to patients until an exacerbation of their illness. B) The nurse should facilitate a gradual decrease in patients' expectations for independence and level of function. C) The nurse should recognize the cause-and-effect relationship that exists between the patients' lifestyle choices and the etiology of their diseases. D) The nurse should adopt a holistic approach that addresses each dimension of the patient's being.
A patient is admitted with fluid-volume deficit. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this patient?
1. Blood pressure 80/60 mm Hg 2. Blood pressure 150/86 mm Hg 3. Pitting edema lower extremities 4. Respiratory rate 26 per minute
The liquid used to dissolve the other chemicals is the _________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
When transferring a patient to another unit, escort her to the nurses' station in a wheelchair, then return to your unit.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)