What is the function of the stratum corneum?
a. Provides insulation for temperature regulation
b. Provides strength and elasticity to the skin
c. Protects the body against the entry of pathogens
d. Continually produces new skin cells
ANS: C
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This behavior is identified as the patient's attempt to: a. learn how much acting out will be tolerated by the unit's staff. b. align family and staff to maximize efforts for patient behavioral change. c. seek a structured, therapeutic environment while internal controls are being developed. d. create family-staff conflict, thus diverting focus from the patient's need for self-examination.
What treatment do you anticipate for M.D.?
What will be an ideal response?
Which activity described below illustrates the concept of secondary prevention?
a. Annual mammogram b. Nutrition classes on low-fat cooking c. Education on living with diabetes mellitus d. Cardiac rehabilitation after coronary artery bypass surgery
The nurse would counsel a patient who has received the ganglionic-blocking agent trimethaphan, the side effects of which may include:
a. diarrhea. b. sweating. c. blurred vision. d. urinary incontinence.