The Balance Theory and the Congruity Theory Are Important Theories

question 104

True/False

The balance theory and the congruity theory are important theories that lead to an understanding of attitude consistency.

Apply and interpret the Glasgow Coma Scale in the assessment of a child's level of consciousness post-head injury.

Recognize the priority of nursing assessments to detect early signs of worsening conditions in children with head injuries.

Understand the indications for when medical attention is recommended for children with head injuries.

Describe various types of head injuries and their specific clinical manifestations in pediatric patients.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, also involved in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep among other physiological processes.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, playing a key role in attention and responding actions in the brain.

Major Depressive Disorder

A more severe form of depression characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness along with other symptoms.