Answer to Question 1
ANS: C
Research indicates that stress causes a release of corticotropin-releasing factors that suppress the immune system. Studies indicate that psychiatric disorders such as mood disorders are sometimes associated with decreased functioning of the immune system. Research does not support a connection between many cancers and stress. There is a significant amount of re-search about stress and the body. Research has shown that there are some connections be-tween stress and physical disease.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: A
The hippocampus plays a major role in short-term memory and, hence, in learning. Taking the medication as prescribed and providing the education at a time when the patient is calm and relaxed is information or considerations that all patients should be given. The medication does not necessarily need to be crushed or dissolved since the stroke would not have caused difficulty with swallowing.
(A) Scratch test; patient is exposed to allergens through a light scratch on the skin; (B) Positive
Teaching patient discharge instructions
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
The Zones of Injury Commonly Caused by a Thermal Burn