Author Question: A nurse educator explains to student nurses that according to Selye, the general adaptation syndrome ... (Read 62 times)

LaDunn

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 526
A nurse educator explains to student nurses that according to Selye, the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) is
 
  1. An explanation of how the body's response to stress prevents death.
  2. Validated by how many people are struggling with terminal illnesses, such as cancer.
  3. A theory explaining the body's attempt to adjust to stress.
  4. What prevents the threat to health when there is long-term stress.

Question 2

A very ill patient is admitted to the hospital with severe symptoms of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that have lasted almost 24 hours. Once discovering that the patient may have ingested contaminated food, a nurse was able to identify this as a(n)
 
  1. Exacerbation.
  2. Acute illness.
  3. Remission.
  4. Chronic illness.



cadimas

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 362
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The top 10 most important tips that will help you grow old gracefully include (1) quit smoking, (2) keep your weight down, (3) take supplements, (4) skip a meal each day or fast 1 day per week, (5) get a pet, (6) get medical help for chronic pain, (7) walk regularly, (8) reduce arguments, (9) put live plants in your living space, and (10) do some weight training.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

It is widely believed that giving a daily oral dose of aspirin to heart attack patients improves their chances of survival because the aspirin blocks the formation of new blood clots.

Did you know?

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.

Did you know?

Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library