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vicotolentino

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An older female patient tells the nurse that through periods of trial and tribulation, the Bible has been the source of ongoing strength and support. Which statement supports this patient's beliefs by researched evidence?
 
  A) Patients from low socioeconomic levels tend to be more religious.
  B) Religious commitment has a positive effect on health care outcomes.
  C) Patients holding strong religious convictions experience great emotional stress during illness.
  D) Among the elderly, high levels of religiosity correlate with greater levels of physical disability.

Question 2

In examining a client with several diseases diagnosed, including hypertension and depression, the nurse examines the physiology of the effect of stress on the immune system.
 
  Which of the following physiologic responses affects this client the most strongly? A) A reduction in the level of virus-fighting interferon.
  B) An increase in the level of serum cortisol.
  C) An increase the number of immature T cells.
  D) A reduction in the antibody response to vaccines.



ryansturges

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Answer to Question 1

B
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Evidence suggests that strong spiritual beliefs facilitate health and healing; therefore, it is therapeutically beneficial to support patients' spirituality and assist them in fulfilling spiritual needs. The other statements are not supported by researched evidence.

Answer to Question 2

B
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Some stress-related diseases, including hypertension and depression, cause a rise in serum cortisol, a powerful immunosuppressant whose elevated levels can lead to a breakdown in lymphoid tissue.



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