Which term describes the effect of a drug that improves body function?

a. Side effect
b. Intended action
c. Adverse reaction
d. Idiosyncratic response


ANS: B

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Altering a family's perception of the illness event is possible

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The nurse is providing community education regarding spinal cord injuries to a group of young adults. Which information should the nurse include?

1. "The most common cause of spinal cord injury in your age group is trauma from motor vehicle accidents or sports-related accidents.". 2. "Spinal tumors are the most common cause of all injuries to the spinal cord and are not dependent on age.". 3. "Young people have a poorer survival rate than do older people.". 4. "Nontraumatic causes of spinal cord injury such as infection or inflammation are more common in younger people.".

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During a staff meeting, an upset nursing assistant tells the group that the other nursing assistants are given easier patient assignments and are always given their choice of days off

What approach by the nurse manager would be effective to resolve this conflict? a. Attempt to persuade the upset nursing as-sistant to calm down. b. Tell the group that this type of conversa-tion needs to be handled privately. c. Consider transferring the upset nursing assistant to another unit. d. Acknowledge the feelings of the upset nursing assistant and make a plan to meet with her.

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