Normal Growth of the Body Is Stimulated Not Only by Growth

question 113

Multiple Choice

Normal growth of the body is stimulated not only by growth hormone but also by _______, which are released by the _______.

• A) glucocorticoids; adrenal cortex
• B) peptides; gut (duodenum and mucosa)
• C) amine hormones; adrenal medulla
• D) somatomedins; liver

Describe effective strategies for maintaining professional boundaries and preventing boundary blurring in therapeutic relationships.

Illustrate the role of nonjudgmental responses in fostering a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship.

Explain the importance of discussing confidentiality, relationship parameters, and termination at the outset of the therapeutic relationship.

Identify strategies for nurses to manage personal emotions and stress within the therapeutic relationship.

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Pigment

A substance that imparts color to other materials, found in paint, ink, plants, and the human body.

Blood

A vital fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away.

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood that work together to form a blood clot, stopping bleeding and aiding in wound healing.