Perceived stress elicits an emotional, anticipatory response that begins where?
a. Prefrontal cortex
b. Anterior pituitary
c. Limbic system
d. Hypothalamus
Ans: c. Limbic system
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1. Low-carbohydrate diet, increased exercise, and surgery. 2. Increased exercise, reduction of daily calories, and ways to avoid behaviors that have been barriers in the past for weight loss. 3. Low-protein diet, coping strategies to avoid overeating, and exercise. 4. High-fiber diet, surgery, and exercise.
Which of the following made nurses available to provide health services for women and children?
1. Sheppard Tower Act 2. Public Protection of Maternity and Infancy 3. Early Periodic Screening and Developmental Testing Program (EPSDT) 4. Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC)
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the healthcare facility. When caring for this client, the nurse should be aware of which feature? A) Difficulty finishing tasks B) Hypoactive behavior C) Difficulty talking D) Poor attention span
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