The Single Most Important Regulator of Calcium Levels in the Blood

question 34

Multiple Choice

The single most important regulator of calcium levels in the blood is .

• A) calcitonin
• B) parathyroid hormone
• C) gonadotropic hormones
• D) thyroid hormone

Recognize strategies to address the nursing shortage and improve work environments.

Understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in nursing education and practice.

Understand the global health care concerns and their implications for nursing practice.

Recognize the effects of nursing shortages on nursing education and practice.

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Definitions:

Punishment of Application

The imposition of a penalty or negative consequence following an undesired behavior to decrease its likelihood in the future.

Punishment by Removal

A behavioral modification technique involving the withdrawal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring.

Classical Conditioning

A method of acquiring behaviors through the regular association of two stimuli; the response at first triggered by the second stimulus is eventually triggered by the first stimulus by itself.

Time Consuming

Requiring a significant amount of time to complete, often more than is desired or anticipated.