A nurse is reading an article about a young girl who developed gastrointestinal symptoms from a hair ball because of a ritual that she engaged in. The girl would pull out hair over several hours to relieve tension and anxiety and then eat the hair
The nurse most likely is reading an article about which of the following?
A) Kleptomania
B) Trichotillomania
C) Pyromania
D) Intermittent explosive disorder
B, C
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As you are walking in the park, a huge black Labrador (dog) runs up to you and places his paws on your shoulders. Immediately your heart starts racing, you feel palpations and anxiety, and your hands become a little shaky
The nurse knows that this response is primarily caused by A) fear of dogs that make you feel like your chest is being tightened and that you have lost control of the situation. B) increased levels of glucocorticoids by the adrenal glands that result in an increase in epinephrine level. C) response of the cholinergic muscarinic receptors on innervational targets of postganglionic fibers. D) stimulation of the release of ?2-adrenergic receptors, which will open the airway and increase oxygenation.
A client is scheduled to have genetic testing and does not want the results to be released to the employer. The nurse would teach this client that which information is specifically protected by GINA?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. The results of genetic testing 2. The names of the genetic tests performed 3. The client's age 4. The fact that genetic testing was performed 5. Whether the client manifests a disease
Inspection is a systematic process of observation that includes vision and listening
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Incentive spirometry is also called:
a. Pulse oximetry b. Arterial blood gases c. Deep breathing and coughing d. Sustained maximal inspiration