The nurse gives the example of when an individual becomes frightened and experiences increased heart rate and mental activity, along with increased blood flow to the skeletal muscles and dilated pupils, the person is experiencing an alarm reaction
that helps the body defend against stressors. This alarm reaction is the: 1. positive feedback response.
2. negative feedback response.
3. fight-or-flight response.
4. homeostasis response.
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The alarm reaction causes the body to respond to stress physiologically. Hormone levels, heart rate, cardiac output, respiratory rate, oxygen intake, and mental energy are increased, and the pupils dilate. These reactions together are called the fight-or-flight response.
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A) Provide links to websites that contain information related to the medication B) Exclude family members from the session C) Use color-coded materials D) Make the information relevant to the patient's condition
An older adult client has been admitted to a skilled nursing facility following surgery. What interventions should the nurse add to this client's care plan to assist with adjusting to this situa-tion? ((Select all that apply.)
a. Make sure the client has hearing aids and glasses. b. Offer the anxiolytic that the physician has prescribed. c. Encourage the family to bring in favorite pictures. d. Ask where the client wants the room fur-nishings placed. e. Encourage the client to eat meals alone in his or her room. f. Set a daily schedule for the client that in-cludes group activities.
A parent reports that her 5-year-old child,who has had all recommended immunizations,had a mild fever one week ago and now has bright red cheeks and a lacy red maculopapular rash on the trunk and arms. The nurse recognizes that this child may have
1. chicken pox (varicella). 2. German measles (rubella). 3. roseola (exanthem subitum). 4. Fifth disease (erythema infectiosum).
The Joint Commission (TJC) sets standards of care, in which an institution is required to have:
1. Limits of professional liability 2. Educational standards for nurses 3. A delineated scope of practice for health professionals 4. Written nursing policies and procedures for client care