What aspects of human behavior is affected by the neurotransmitter dopamine?
A. motor control
B. emotionality
C. producing drug cravings
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
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A researcher obtains consent from a person with a recent traumatic brain injury (TBI) to observe the person and test her at intervals, using cognitive survey instruments
The person has not yet regained the ability to speak, and can understand and obey only simple commands. She nods yes, and shakes her head for no. The subject's husband, who has the authority to consent for his wife because he has legal power of attorney for health care, is consented for the study, and the patient is asked to assent.. Does this fulfill the requirements for consenting someone with diminished capabilities? Why or why not? (Select all that apply.) a. Yes, it does. b. No, it does not. c. The subject should have been told the purpose of the study over and over again, and the tests the researcher planned to administer, until the subject nodded that she understood. Her husband should not make this decision for her. d. The researcher must obtain consent from both the legal representative and the subject. e. The researcher need not obtain assent for research involving persons with decreased ability or total inability to give informed consent. The subject will probably not remember any of this later, anyhow. f. The subject should have been asked to consent, and the husband to assent. That is the proper procedure. g. The prospective subject can understand only simple commands but, because of her TBI, she is not competent to consent. h. The subject is asked to assent in case she has an opinion about this and might understand the purpose of the study. Eliciting her cooperation is wise in either case.
The nurse reviews the use of dietary supplements with a client who is an athlete. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is required?
a. "I hardly get sick anymore. I am so healthy." b. "I use it to treat my stress fracture in my ankle." c. "My endurance is so much better than it used to be." d. "It helps me maintain my muscles strength and I don't have to train as hard."
An expectant couple desires to determine compatibility with a care provider. They ask the nurse for assistance. Which of the following questions should the nurse encourage the couple to ask first?
1. "Can my children attend the birth?" 2. "If I have a cesarean birth, can my husband attend?" 3. "What is your philosophy of birth?" 4. "What percentage of your patients have episiotomies?"
A patient diagnosed with depression confidently tells the nurse, "I've been supplementing my paroxetine (Paxil) with St. John's wort. It has helped a great deal." What is the nurse's priority action?
a. Assess changes in the patient's level of depression. b. Remind the patient to use a secondary form of birth control. c. Educate the patient about the risks of selective serotonin syndrome. d. Suggest adding valerian to the treatment regimen to further improve results.