The Daughter of a Dependent Older Client Reports to the Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

The daughter of a dependent older client reports to the nurse that her mother requires regular soapsuds enemas to manage her chronic constipation.The nurse responds that:

• A)an alternative management technique should be discussed.
• B)enemas are generally the most effective interventions for the older adult.
• C)chronic constipation is best managed with oral medications.
• D)her mother's diet is the most likely cause of the constipation.

Describe the process and significance of neurotransmitters in neuron communication.

Understand factors affecting the speed of action potential transmission.

Understand the role and functions of neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

Identify specific neurotransmitters and their implications in various diseases and disorders.

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Definitions:

Greenhouse Effect

The trapping of the sun's warmth in the planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Ozone Layer

A stratospheric layer of ozone molecules that absorbs and reduces the amount of ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth's surface.

Atmospheric Gases

The gases that compose Earth's atmosphere, including nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and trace gases, which play a crucial role in supporting life and influencing climate.

Grassland Biome

A biome characterized by vast open spaces of grasses, few trees or shrubs, and supports a variety of animals adapted to these conditions.