Mediators of inflammation are biologically active compounds present in the cells or blood plasma
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The parents of a 2-year-old boy seek assistance at a family therapy clinic because their son throws a temper tantrum every time he is not allowed to throw his food on the floor during meals. Which therapeutic intervention does the nurse suggest?
a. Leave him during the tantrum, so that he feels isolated from others as a result of his behavior. b. Try to distract him when he becomes frustrated, and reward him for positive behavior. c. Hold the child down until the tantrum stops. d. Put him in the corner for punishment while he is having the tantrum.
Which of the following active older adults who implements an exercise regimen is likely to have the most beneficial effect on musculoskeletal function?
A) A 70-year-old who runs 1 mile most mornings and cycles 5 miles once or twice a week. B) A 76-year-old who swims laps four times weekly and does light weight training on the other 3 days. C) A 72-year-old who has been a competitive body builder for many years and lifts weights 6 to 7 days per week. D) A 78-year-old who has recently begun attending yoga classes three times a week.
In preparation for a cholecystography, the nurse asks if the patient has eaten since midnight. This is done to determine
a. if the patient is hungry. b. drug allergies. c. the accuracy of the test. d. fat intake tolerance.
Pyloric stenosis can best be described as:
a. dilation of the pylorus. b. hypertrophy of the pyloric muscle. c. hypotonicity of the pyloric muscle. d. reduction of tone in the pyloric muscle.