Patients with chronic diseases may have times when they are free of symptoms.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A) Enkephalins B) Endorphins C) Substance P D) Dopamine
A patient with type 1 diabetes who takes insulin reports taking propranolol for hypertension. Why is the nurse concerned?
a. The beta blocker can cause insulin resis-tance. b. Using the two agents together increases the risk of ketoacidosis. c. Propranolol increases insulin requirements because of receptor blocking. d. The beta blocker can mask the symptoms of hypoglycemia.
An older patient has sensitivity to light. What should the nurse teach the patient to help with this problem?
1. Dim the lights on sunny days. 2. Place dark patterned rugs on stairs. 3. Use supplementary lamps near work. 4. Remove lampshades to provide more light.
The nurse is engaging a client in the technique where the meaning of an event is attached to the person's emotional response. The nurse is implementing:
a. crisis intervention. b. progressive muscle relaxation. c. guided imagery. d. cognitive reframing.