Physiological changes - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NUR 612 Exam 1 (Module 1) UAB Questions With 100% Correct Answers Physiology - answerStudy of the normal functions of the human body Pathophysiology - answerThe study of the cellular and organ changes that occur with disease and the effects that these changes have on the total body function Focuses on the mechanism of the underlying disease and provides information to assist with planning preventive as well as therapeutic health care measures and practices such as following a healthy diet...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which information provided by a nurse to a patient newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is accurate? a. Insulin is not used to control glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. b. Complications of type 2 diabetes are less serious than those of type 1 diabetes. c. Changes in diet and exercise may control glucose levels with type 2 diabetes. d. Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed when a patient is admitted in hyperglycemic coma. ANS: C For some patients with type 2 d...

Promoting a health care service that improves diabetes management for the elderly in a community would assist in which of the following? a. Supporting the national health goals Healthy People 2020 b. Reducing hunger in a subset of the United States population c. Improving Medicare reimbursement claims d. Providing access to primary health care services ANS: A Healthy People 2020 has a wide influence and is the focus of the nation’s main objective to promote health and prevent disease. ...

TEST BANK Ebersole and Hess’ Gerontological Nursing & Healthy Aging 5th Edition TouhyChapter 01: Introduction to Healthy Aging MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A man is terminally ill with end-stage prostate cancer. Which is the best statement about this man’s wellness? a. Wellness can only be achieved with aggressive medical interventions. b. Wellness is not a real option for this client because he is terminally ill. c. Wellness is defined as the absence of disease. d. Nursing interventions can help emp...

Exam 1: NSG122/ NSG 122 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Nursing Fundamental Concepts Exam | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| All Units Covered| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: subjective data what the patient reports themselves (symptoms) Q: objective data Answer: information that is visible and measurable by someone else, can be seen, heard, or felt by an observer (signs) Q: Sources of data collection Answer: - primary - patient - secondary - all people oth...

Chapter 1. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Chapter 2. Culture Chapter 3. Women’s Health Promotion Across the Life Span Unit Two: Pregnancy and the Family Chapter 4. Human Reproduction and Fetal Development Chapter 5. Physical and Psychological Changes of Pregnancy Chapter 6. Nursing Care During Pregnancy Chapter 7. Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy Chapter 8. Nursing Care of the Woman With Complications During Pregnancy Unit Three: Birth and the Family Chapter 9. Nursing ...

Test Bank Lutz’s Nutrition and Diet Therapy 6th Edition Mazur LitchContents Chapter 1: Nutrition in Human Health .................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 2: Carbohydrates ................................................................................................................. 19 Chapter 3: Fats .................................................................................................................................

Chapter 21 Maternal Physiological Changes

A nurse is assessing a pregnant client who complains of lower back pain. Which musculoskeletal change during pregnancy is primarily responsible for this symptom? A. Increased joint laxity.B. Increased spinal curvature.C. Increased muscle strain.D. Decreased muscle strength. Explanation This is because the growing uterus shifts the center of gravity and causes an increased strain on the back muscles and ligaments. This can lead to lower back pain during pregnancy. Choice A is wrong because ...

Psychotherapy – -nonpharmacological intervention -used to tx mental health diagnoses or distress -help clients improve functioning and well-being -talk therapy -provided by psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, counselors, and PMHNPs -may include individual, couple, family, or group sessions -Goals: symptom reduction, improvement in functioning, relapse prevention, empowerment, achievement of collaborative goals set by the client & therapist. M...