When describing the autonomic nervous system to a group of ...

[CharlieWard]

When describing the autonomic nervous system to a group of nursing students, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which body function as being controlled by this system? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Heart rate
  B) Muscle movement
  C) Blood pressure
  D) Glandular secretions
  E) GI activity

Question 2

A client with schizophrenia is prescribed antipsychotic therapy. When developing the plan of care for the client, the nurse integrates understanding that the client is at risk for extrapyramidal syndrome.
 
  The nurse would expect to assess the client for this adverse reaction at which time?
 
  A) Once a week
  B) At the initiation of therapy
  C) When the dose is reduced
  D) Every 3 months
  E) When the dose is increased

[rekilledagain]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The autonomic nervous system controls blood pressure, heart rate, GI activity, and glandular secretions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
The nurse should assess for EPS during initial therapy and whenever the dosage is increased or decreased.

[CharlieWard]

TYSM

[kswal303]

Excellent