Which mode of chemical signaling uses blood to transport communication to cells some distance away?
a. Paracrine
b. Autocrine
c. Neurotransmitter
d. Hormonal
Ans: d. Hormonal
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After diagnostic testing is completed, the physician indicates an intestinal obstruction has been located and plans are made for surgical intervention. The nurse is charged with obtaining the surgical consent. A review of the admission information lists the next of kin as a daughter who lives in a neighboring community. Who will be the responsible party to sign the surgical consent? A) The client's granddaughter will sign the consent. B) The client's daughter will sign the consent. C) The client will sign the consent. D) Both the client and the daughter will sign the consent.
The informatics nurse is heading a committee to enhance the sharing of knowledge within a large healthcare organization. Which characteristics should the committee members possess? Select all that apply.
A) Understand the science B) Understand the research evidence C) Able to assist others with comprehension D) Possess an upper level educational degree E) Able to present information for interpretation
The most helpful intervention by the nurse for a client experiencing a parkinsonian crisis would be to
a. administer oxygen by nasal catheter. b. give the client IV fluids that contain potassium. c. place the client in a nonstimulating environment. d. provide the client with foods high in calcium.
The breastfeeding client should be taught a safe method to remove her breast from the baby's mouth. Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Break the suction by inserting your finger into the corner of the infant's mouth. b. A popping sound occurs when the breast is correctly removed from the infant's mouth. c. Slowly remove the breast from the baby's mouth when the infant has fallen asleep and the jaws are relaxed. d. Elicit the Moro reflex in the baby to wake the baby up, and remove the breast when the baby cries.