You are caring for a person who is usually very social, participates in every activity, and appears happy, but you have noticed over the last couple of days she is hardly participating in any activities, she did not go to church service, which she never misses, and she is not talking to her friends. What would you do?
What will be an ideal response?
Notify the nurse of your observations. The nurse will assess if the behavioral change has a physical element. Talk to your patient to see if something is bothering her. Ask open-ended questions to encourage her to open up and allow her to direct the conversation.
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a. It is safe to ingest herbal supplements during pregnancy since they are natural substances b. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established guidelines about the safety of herbal use during pregnancy c. It is important that you quit taking any botanical, vitamin, or mineral supplements during your pregnancy, but you can resume taking them after the baby is born d. Dietary supplements during pregnancy have not been well researched so it is important to discuss ingestion of specific supplements with your healthcare provider
Which situation or condition is likely to result in increased production of thyroid hormones?
a. Starvation b. Dehydration c. Adequate sleep d. Cold environmental temperature
Which statements regarding the functions of the esophagus are true? (Select all that apply.)
A. The esophagus secretes enzymes necessary for digestion of carbohydrates. B. The esophagus propels food from the pharynx to the stomach. C. The esophagus prevents reflux from the duodenum. D. The esophagus secretes mucus to lubricate food. E. The esophagus begins the breakdown of fats and proteins.
A school nurse, teaching a health class to adolescent males, explains that spermatozoa become motile and fertile during the two to ten days they are stored in the:
A. Epididymis. B. Vas deferens. C. Prostate gland. D. Urethra.