A Patient Tells the Nurse That a Close Friend Has

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient tells the nurse that a close friend has ascariasis. The patient expresses worry about becoming infested. What will the nurse tell this patient?

• A) "Ascariasis usually resolves without treatment, so you should not worry."
• B) "Avoid going barefoot and practice good hygiene and you won't become infested."
• C) "Treatment is always indicated if you are exposed, because ascariasis is contagious."
• D) "You should be tested, because serious complications can occur without treatment."

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another 'target' neuron.

Epinephrine

A hormone also known as adrenaline, released by the adrenal glands, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, and preparing the body for a swift response during stress or threat.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, affecting attention and responding actions.

Adrenaline

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as epinephrine, released in response to stress or excitement, causing increased heart rate and energy.