The nurse is conducting community education about stress. Which of the following statements should be made by the nurse?
a. Stress always has a negative effect on the body.
b. A moderate amount of short-term stress can make a person more efficient and goal-focused.
c. Long-term stress is useful in helping one to meet goals.
d. Stress always has a positive effect on the body.
Answer: b. A moderate amount of short-term stress can make a person more efficient and goal-focused.
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A. In head-to-toe sequence B. In noninvasive-to-invasive sequence C. On the parent's lap D. B and C
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1. "The finding is probably incorrect." 2. "There are many good treatments for this disease today." 3. "Screening only indicates that more specific testing should be done." 4. "These things come back positive all the time, so don't worry."
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a. "Chewable calcium tablets are not ab-sorbed well and are not recommended." b. "I should not take more than 600 mg of calcium at one time." c. "I should take enough supplemental cal-cium to provide my total daily require-ments." d. "If I take calcium with green, leafy vege-tables, it will increase absorption."