A woman is being taught about the effect of the reproductive hormones. Which of the following hormones acts to mature the ovarian follicles?
A) Glucagon
B) Estrogen
C) Progesterone
D) Cortisol
B
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A client hospitalized with a mood disorder displays an elevated, unstable mood, aggressiveness,
agitation, talkativeness, and irritability. The nurse can begin care planning based on the expectation that the psychiatrist is most likely to prescribe a medication classified as a(n) a. anticholinergic. b. mood stabilizer. c. psychostimulant. d. antidepressant.
A female patient who begins taking spironolactone (Aldactone) as an adjunct to furosemide (Lasix) complains that her voice is deepening. What will the nurse do?
a. Contact the provider to obtain an order for a complete blood count (CBC) and liver function tests. b. Explain that this drug binds with receptors for steroid hormones, causing this effect. c. Report this side effect to the provider and request another medication for this patient. d. Teach the patient to report any associated cough, which may indicate a more severe side effect.
Physiologic measurements in children's pain assessment are:
a. the best indicator of pain in children of all ages. b. essential to determine whether a child is telling the truth about pain. c. of most value when children also report having pain. d. of limited value as sole indicator of pain.
The nurse is working with a child whose religious beliefs differ from those of the general population. What should the nurse do to meet the specific spiritual needs of this child and family?
1. Ask, "What do you think caused the child's illness?" 2. Show respect while allowing time and privacy for religious rituals. 3. Identify healthcare practices forbidden by religious or spiritual beliefs. 4. Ask, "How do the child's and family's religious/spiritual beliefs impact their practices for health and illness?"