A Client with Osteoarthritis of the Knees Asks the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client with osteoarthritis of the knees asks the nurse about herbal therapies that may help.The nurse explains that which of the following products has shown some evidence of being effective for this health problem?

• A) Glucosamine/chondroitin
• B) Gingko
• C) Ginseng
• D) Garlic

Learn about the mechanisms of neural communication, including the role of neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission.

Understand the concept of the refractory period in neural transmission.

Grasp the principles of the all-or-none response in neuron firing.

Understand how neurons integrate signals through excitatory and inhibitory inputs to determine whether to initiate an action potential.

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Definitions:

Linguistic Determinism

The theory that the structure of a language influences and limits the ways in which a speaker forms conceptions of the world.

Thinking Occurs

The cognitive process involving the manipulation of information to form thoughts, solve problems, make decisions, or engage in creative processes.

Language On Thinking

The influence of language on thinking involves how linguistic structures and vocabularies shape cognitive processes, perceptions, and the way individuals formulate ideas.

Outcome Simulation

The mental process of imagining the outcome of a particular action or decision.