A client asks a nurse what the limbic system does. What is the most appropriate nursing response?
A) "Regulates emotional behavior."
B) "Performs abstract reasoning and higher-order thinking."
C) "Performs critical decision-making, planning, and movement."
D) "Regulates muscle tone and coordination."
A
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A 58-year-old man has recently been prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) in an effort to reduce his cholesterol levels
The man has acknowledged the potentially harmful effects of hyperlipidemia and is motivated to make changes to resolve this health problem. What advice should the nurse give to this patient? A) "It's a good idea to keep your intake of saturated fat to a bare minimum." B) "I'll give you the names of some salt substitutes that you can start using to season your food." C) "A low-fat diet is a good idea, and the animal sources of fat are always preferable to plant sources." D) "Try to get most of your food energy from protein sources rather than carbohydrates."
A patient is frequently late for appointments because he goes back to his room numerous times to assure himself that none of his belongings have been stolen. The nurse recognizes this behavior as:
a. senseless behavior. b. controlled repetition. c. obsessive-compulsive. d. anxiety tension.
The nurse is preparing for the change of shift report. Which of the following should the nurse include in this report?
a. Number of visitors a client had that day b. Clients' opinions of the meals c. What the spouse said about a client's physician d. Activities completed and status of current relevant problems
A(n) __________ uses radiopaque contrast or air injected into a joint to view irregular surfaces and movement of the joint
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