How does the skin defend the body? (Select all that apply.)
a. Skin serves as a sensory organ for pain.
b. Skin serves as a sensory organ for touch.
c. Skin serves as a sensory organ for temperature.
d. Skin has an acid pH.
A, B, C, D
The skin defends the body by serving as a sensory organ for pain, touch, and temperature, and it has an acid pH, which is often called the "acid mantle."
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a. Allergy b. Protein deficiency c. Circulatory problem d. Gestational hypertension
What organ should the nurse recognize as the coordinating center for the nervous and endocrine responses to internal and external stimuli?
A) Hypothalamus B) Pituitary gland C) Thyroid gland D) Parathyroid gland
The one-group pretest-posttest design is an example of what type of design?
a. Comparative b. Descriptive c. Experimental d. Quasi-experimental
The nurse is having difficulty reading the prescribed dosage on a handwritten order for a pain medication. The most appropriate action to ensure the client's safety and to minimize legal issues is for the nurse to:
1. Ask another RN to confirm the order 2. Request the pharmacist to interpret the order 3. Call the health care provider to clarify the order 4. Consult a current drug book to determine the normal dosage range