In Caring for Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases (NCD), Nurses in a Primary

question 14

Multiple Choice

In caring for patients with noncommunicable diseases (NCD) , nurses in a primary care clinic must not only understand the pathophysiology of the disease but also must primarily:

• A)Focus on the acute stage of disease.
• B)Focus on the full continuum of the disease.
• C)Focus on screening for disease. Conduct research related to treatment of the disease.
• D)Focus on primary prevention.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produces and secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate the body's growth, metabolism, and sexual development and function.

Peripheral

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.