A patient is admitted with heat exposure exhaustion and has a body temperature of 107 degrees F. The patient has flushed dry skin and is not sweating. What portion of the skin or skin appendages has this situation interfered with the function of?
A) Apocrine sweat glands
B) Hypodermis
C) Epidermis
D) Eccrine sweat glands
D
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Other than angina, what other medical condition might the nurse treat by administering nitroglycerin?
A) Muscular dystrophy B) Pulmonary embolisms C) Polycythemia D) Anal fissures
The statement made by a parent of an adolescent with anorexia nervosa that indicates an understanding of this condition is:
a. "There really isn't anything to worry about. You can never be too thin.". b. "My daughter just doesn't have much of an appetite.". c. "She is just trying to punish me for divorcing her father.". d. "She seems to see herself as fat, even though her weight is below normal.".
Studies have suggested that re-experiencing a traumatic event can become an addiction of sorts. The evidence suggests that the reason for this is:
A. People with PTSD often have addictive personalities. B. Perpetuating the traumatic experience yields secondary gains. C. The re-experiencing of trauma enhances production of endogenous opioid peptides. D. People with PTSD often have concurrent substance abuse issues.
A student nurse employed as a personal care assistant may perform patient care:
A. learned in school. B. expected of a nurse at that level. C. identified in the position's job description. D. requiring technical rather than professional skills.