The nurse would point out to a client that the advantage of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is that the procedure
a. assesses markers for neurodegenerative diseases.
b. can be used during pregnancy.
c. provides detailed images of bone tissue.
d. uses only small doses of radiation.
A
MRS can detect abnormal amounts of chemicals or molecules that are not normally present and that are markers associated with specific neurodegenerative diseases.
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a. Provide emotional support to patient and family as needed. b. Bathe patient every day. c. Follow fluid restriction of 1,500 mL per day. d. Insert Foley catheter if patient has not voided within 8 hours.
As described by Freud, the nurse recognizes that a young adult best shows a well-developed su-perego when he:
1. Tells a friend that he'll help him stop smoking 2. Returns a lost wallet to a stranger who dropped it 3. Arranges for a cab ride home after consuming alcohol 4. Has 10% of his salary automatically transferred to savings
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a. A balanced diet high in green vegetables and grains b. 400 to 800 mg of folic acid per day c. A multivitamin with iron d. Vitamin B12 supplements
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a. rosacea. b. keratosis. c. pruritus. d. scabies.