Mrs Lopez Has a Severe Visual Impairment and Has Been

question 31

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Lopez has a severe visual impairment and has been hospitalized twice for falls occurring at home. Which of the following might be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for her?

• A) Ineffective health maintenance related to knowledge deficit
• B) Ineffective health maintenance related to safety hazards
• C) Potential risk for further development
• D) Potential risk for infection

Explain the concept of the all-or-none law in neuronal action potentials.

Understand the specificity of neurotransmitter production by neurons.

Learn the importance of ion movements in the generation and propagation of action potentials.

Realize the role of the nervous system in reflex actions.

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cells

Cells in the blood responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, also known as erythrocytes.

Radiation

The emission and propagation of energy in the form of waves, particles, or rays, such as electromagnetic radiation, which includes light and radio waves, or ionizing radiation, which includes X-rays and gamma rays.

Breech Position

A fetal position where the baby's buttocks or feet are positioned to be delivered first, complicating childbirth.

Buttocks

The two rounded portions of the anatomy, located on the posterior of the pelvic region in humans and many other primates.