A nurse is explaining the relaxation response to a person. Which of the following statements would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. When the relaxation response is used, your sympathetic nervous system is activated and your pulse rate slows down.
b. The relaxation response helps you to become more aware of your surroundings.
c. Deep breathing is very effective in relaxing muscle groups and relieving stress.
d. Holding your breath for 10 to 15 seconds will reduce your blood pressure and pulse rate.
Ans: c. Deep breathing is very effective in relaxing muscle groups and relieving stress.
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The nurse instructs the laryngectomized patient that, in order to warm the inspired air during cold weather, the patient should:
a. place hand over stoma. b. use scarf to cover stoma. c. wear moist dressing over stoma. d. stay in area of humidified air.
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1. Legally, the client must be told detailed information about the medical diagnosis. 2. Teaching is the primary role for the registered nurse. 3. Because of short hospital stays, nurses attempt to teach clients about discharge. 4. The American Hospital Association formalized the client's right to information.
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a. 45 minutes b. 90 minutes c. 120 minutes d. 150 minutes