Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed chronic fatigue syndrome about self-management?

• A) Avoid use of over-the-counter antihistamines or decongestants.
• B) A low-residue, low-fiber diet will reduce any abdominal distention.
• C) A gradual increase in your daily exercise may help decrease fatigue.
• D) Chronic fatigue syndrome usually progresses as patients become older.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

The part of the brain located at the back of the skull, beneath the occipital lobes, involved in regulating motor movements, maintaining posture and balance, and possibly cognitive functions.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebrum

The largest structure of the human brain, consisting of the two cerebral hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum and covered by the cerebral cortex.

Midbrain

A central part of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.