Describe outcome criteria that can be used to evaluate whether a patient is effectively coping with a stressful problem

What will be an ideal response


Signs of mobilization of the sympathetic nervous system are: pounding heart, rapid deep breathing, cold and sweaty skin, and dilated pupils. Therefore, outcome criteria to evaluate a patient's ability to cope would be: regular heartbeat, even and unlabored breathing, warm and dry skin, and constricted or normal pupils.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The somatic nervous system consists of nerve fibers that connect the CNS to the ________, whereas the autonomic nervous system consists of fibers that connect the ________.

A. heart and intestines; CNS to the cardiac and smooth muscles B. skin and skeletal muscles; brain to the spinal cord C. visceral organs; CNS to the skin and skeletal muscles D. skin and skeletal muscles; CNS to the visceral organs

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Thyroxine and calcitonin are secreted by the

A) kidneys. B) heart. C) thyroid gland. D) gonads. E) pituitary gland.

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With the subject in the anatomic position, one can best see the dorsum of the manus from a(n) ______ view.

A. lateral ?B. superior ?C. inferior ?D. posterior ?E. anterior

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