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laurencescou

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on: Jul 11, 2018
When the nurse describes a therapy that can produce a state of decreased cognitive, physiological, and/or behavioral arousal, the nurse is referring to the alternative therapy of:
 
  a. subconscious.
  b. imagery.
  c. sleep.
  d. relaxation.

Question 2

During a physical assessment, the nurse notes a patient has profuse secretions of sweat. The nurse should document that the patient is experiencing:
 
  a. dyspnea.
  b. cyanosis.
  c. diaphoresis.
  d. ecchymosis.


Missbam101

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Relaxation is the state of general decreased cognitive, physiological, and/or behavior arousal.

Answer to Question 2

C
Diaphoresis is the secretion of sweat, especially the profuse secretion associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, exposure to heat, and mental or emotional stress.


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