A Resident of the Nursing Home in Which You Work

question 5

Multiple Choice

A resident of the nursing home in which you work seems to have trouble falling asleep at night. A disorder of which of the following glands or hormones secreted by the glands would best explain this condition?

• A)Pineal gland
• B)Parathyroid gland
• C)Adrenal gland
• D)Ovaries

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Definitions:

Thoracotomy

A surgical procedure involving an incision into the chest wall to gain access to the thoracic organs, especially the heart and lungs.

Umbilical Hernia

A condition characterized by a bulging of the intestine through the abdominal muscles at the belly button, often visible when the baby cries or strains.

Ineffective Airway Clearance

A medical condition where the patient is unable to clear secretions or obstructions from the respiratory tract, leading to breathing difficulties.

Local Anesthetic

A type of medication used to temporarily block sensation in a specific area of the body during medical procedures.