A middle-aged female patient reports constant anxiety, inability to sleep, and headaches. Which health problem should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
A. Amenorrhea
B. Perimenopause
C. Dysmenorrhea
D. Postmenopause
Answer: B
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The nurse expects an adult with normal kidney function to void a minimum of ____ mL of urine in 4 hours
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The nurse is unable to decipher a medication ordered for a client. What should the nurse do first?
1. Notify the pharmacy. 2. Notify the charge nurse. 3. Notify the nursing supervisor to fill out an occurrence report. 4. Notify the physician to obtain clarification.
An adolescent diagnosed with a conduct disorder stole and wrecked a neighbor's motorcycle. Afterward, the adolescent was confronted about the behavior but expressed no remorse
Which variation in the central nervous system best explains the adolescent's reaction? a. Serotonin dysregulation and increased testosterone activity impair one's capacity for remorse. b. Increased neuron destruction in the hippocampus results in decreased abilities to conform to social rules. c. Reduced gray matter in the cortex and dysfunction of the amygdala results in decreased feelings of empathy. d. Disturbances in the occipital lobe reduce sensations that help an individual clearly visualize the consequences of behavior.
Which of the following is a disease of the aging process that is characterized by the narrowing and hardening of the arteries?
A. Angina pectoris B. Arteriosclerosis C. Arrhythmia D. Chronic heart failure