Visual disturbances are a result of a pituitary adenoma because of what?
a. Liberation of anterior pituitary hormones into the optic chiasm
b. Pituitary hormones clouding the lens of the eyes
c. Pressure of the tumor on the optic chiasm
d. Pressure of the tumor on the optic and oculomotor cranial nerves
Ans: c. Pressure of the tumor on the optic chiasm
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1. Positive patient outcomes increase due to the patient hearing family voices during the resuscitation. 2. Parents are reassured that everything possible is being done. 3. Professional behavior by the healthcare team improves. 4. Parental feelings of helplessness decrease. 5. Grieving and closure are facilitated.
In a correlational study, as compared with an experimental study, the researcher forfeits control of:
A) The independent variable B) The dependent variable C) The outcome variable D) The mediating variable
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a. Navy bean soup and vegetable salad b. Whole grain pasta with tomato sauce c. Baked potato with low-fat sour cream d. Roast beef sandwich on whole wheat bread
The nurse is making a home visit to Gail, a 26-year-old woman with a 3-year-old daughter, Elise. They were referred for a home visit because Elise's weight and height are below that expected for her age
The nurse asks what activities Elise likes to participate in at home. Gail says that she likes to watch TV but wants to sit very close to the screen. When completing the DDSTII with Elise, the nurse notes that her speech is delayed and very hard to understand. Gail says that Elise has had numerous ear infections over the past two winters. The nurse might conclude Elise A) needs a nutritional assessment. B) would benefit from hearing screening. C) is developing normally. D) would benefit from lead screening.