The x-ray of a client shows kyphosis with collapse of the intervertebral discs. Which changes would a nurse anticipate in this client?
1. Increased stiffness of the chest wall
2. Decreased strength of respiratory muscles
3. Increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest
4. Less oxygen diffusion into the pulmonary capillaries
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A. Light intensity activity B. Moderate intensity activity C. Vigorous intensity activity D. Unknown, would need to know age and gender first
The pineal gland secretes ________, which maintains the body's internal clock, the 24-hour wake—sleep cycle, and regulates the onset and duration of sleep
A) oxytocin B) calcitonin C) melatonin D) cortisol
Theophylline is often used to treat
a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder c. depression b. asthma d. cocaine dependence
All of the following are classifications of the different types of insulin EXCEPT
A. regular acting B. intermediate acting C. rapid acting D. long acting E. delayed acting