A client who is seeing a chiropractor for low back pain learns that the chiropractor documented some displacement of vertebrae in the client's spine. Which term, provided by a nurse, describes what these displacements are called?
A) Maladjustments
B) Manipulations
C) Meridians
D) Subluxations
D
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How do actions at receptor sites explain this difference? a. Morphine remains bound to opioid receptors longer than hydromorphone does. b. Hydromorphone remains bound to opioid receptors longer than morphine does. c. Morphine is metabolized and eliminated at a faster rate than hydromorphone. d. Hydromorphone is metabolized and eliminated at a faster rate than morphine.
MC Before creating policy and implementing it in the stage-sequential model, the first stage is to
A. Implement the program. B. Formulate goals. C. Evaluate the process. D.Set the agenda.
Which of the following refers to the highest level of human functioning according to Maslow?
a. Biological and physical integrity b. Safety and security c. Self-esteem d. Self-actualization
The patient has returned following a thyroidectomy. How should the patient be positioned to promote comfort?
A) Side-lying (lateral) with one pillow placed under the head B) Head of the bed elevated 30 degrees and no pillows placed under the head C) Semi-Fowler's with the head supported on two pillows D) Flat, with a small roll supporting the neck