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ap345

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When using the term behavior, the mental health nurse is referring to:
 
  a. an isolated incident.
  b. the manner in which a person performs.
  c. a product of a coping strategy.
  d. failure to adapt.

Question 2

The nurse explains that the decreased sodium diet prescribed for a patient with a heart problem will help reduce or prevent:
 
  a. stroke.
  b. fluid excretion.
  c. heart attacks.
  d. obesity.



kristenb95

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Answer to Question 1

B
Behavior may be defined as the manner in which a person performs any or all of the activities of daily living.

Answer to Question 2

C
Sodium attracts water and causes fluid retention. Hypervolemia increases the heart's workload, which can lead to a heart attack.



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