Tobacco addiction occurs in much the same way as drug addiction because tobacco:
a. acts on the brain centers to activate pleasure.
b. increases perceptions of anxiety and fatigue.
c. reduces the pain receptors in the body.
d. slows the metabolic rate and produces a sedative state.
A
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a. Immunization against influenza c. Regular exercise b. Screening mammo-graphy d. Medications to lower cholesterol
Which assessment findings indicate to the nurse that a child has excess fluid volume? Select all that apply
a. Weight gain b. Decreased blood pressure c. Moist breath sounds d. Poor skin turgor e. Rapid bounding pulse
A nurse realizes health insurance is a relatively new approach in paying for health care. The main impetus for the growth of insurance plans was
a. World War I c. the Korean Conflict b. the Great Depression d. the Gulf War
The nurse provides teaching for a patient who will begin taking allopurinol. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "I should increase my vitamin C intake." b. "I will get yearly eye exams." c. "I will increase my protein intake." d. "I will limit fluids to prevent edema."