A Student Is Late for His Appointment and Has Rushed

question 18

Multiple Choice

A student is late for his appointment and has rushed across campus to the health clinic.Before assessing his vital signs,the nurse should:

• A) allow him 5 minutes to relax and rest before checking his vital signs.
• B) check the blood pressure in both arms, expecting a difference in the readings because of his recent exercise.
• C) monitor his vital signs immediately on his arrival at the clinic, then 5 minutes later, and notice any differences.
• D) check his blood pressure in the supine position because this will give a more accurate reading and will allow him to relax at the same time.

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Definitions:

Melatonin

Hormone (amino acid derivative) secreted by the pineal body; inhibits the secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.

Photoperiod

The duration of daylight in a 24-hour period, influencing biological processes in organisms.

Pineal Gland

A small, pine cone–shaped structure that projects from the epiphysis of the diencephalon; produces melatonin; also called pineal body.

Thymosin

A hormone produced by the thymus gland that plays a role in the maturation of T cells involved in the immune response.