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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is working with a client whose current symptoms are attributable to high levels of norepinephrine. Which of the following functions does norepinephrine perform?

A) Stabilizes mood and regulates temperature
B) Promotes coordinated movement
C) Heightens arousal and increases energy
D) Transmits sensation of pain

Question 2

A nurse at a health care facility is assisting a client during a prescribed passive therapeutic exercise. Passive exercise is most suitable for which of the following clients?

A) Clients who have undergone mastectomy surgery
B) Clients who are paralyzed from a stroke or spinal injury
C) Clients who have respiratory conditions
D) Clients who have had prior cardiac-related symptoms

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Norepinephrine heightens arousal and increases energy. Acetylcholine and dopamine promote coordinated movement. Serotonin stabilizes mood, induces sleep, and regulates the temperature of a person. Substance P transmits the sensation of pain, whereas endorphins and enkephalins interrupt the transmission of substance P and promote a sense of well-being.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Passive exercise is most suitable for clients who are comatose or paralyzed from a stroke or spinal injury. Nurses perform exercises that maintain muscle tone and flexible joints. Active exercise is performed independently by clients who have undergone mastectomy surgery in order to exercise the arm on the surgical side. Isotonic exercise is the activity performed by clients to promote cardiorespiratory conditioning and increase lean muscle. Clients who have had prior cardiac-related symptoms, such as chest pain, or have major health risks use a stress electrocardiogram to assess their heart response to physical activity.