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What does the scribes health? |
The state of functioning well physically, mentally, and socially |
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Taking on the sick role is accompanied by: |
In action such as buying in taking a couple of aspirin |
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Considering the patient's physical problems, as well as the psychological, sociological, and spiritual needs result in ________ nursing care. |
Holistic |
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It is important to assess a patients actually cultural believes because: |
The patient may not adhere to the usual health beliefs of her culture |
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When setting priorities of patient needs according to Maslow's hierarchy and you should: |
- consider airway status first
-consider safety a high-priority
-place activity needs before belonging needs
-consider elimination needs before rest and comfort needs |
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A patient had major surgery and says she's worried about what's happening at home, is worried about not being there to coach the soccer team tomorrow, is feeling pain, and wants to see your husband. Which action would you take first? |
Administer pain medication |
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What is the best description of homeostasis? |
It's the tendency of the body to constantly adjust to changing conditions |
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The Effects of stress on a person partially depend on? |
The perception of the stressor |
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Common sympathetic reactions to a stressor that occur suddenly include: |
- pounding of the heart with a rapid pulse
-dilation of the pupils
-increase blood pressure |