To Help Decrease the Threat of a Melanoma in a Client

question 28

Multiple Choice

To help decrease the threat of a melanoma in a client at risk, the nurse would suggest that the client's diet should include

• A) fish oil capsules.
• B) lemon grass tea.
• C) oatmeal.
• D) red meat.

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Definitions:

Myelinated A-Delta Fibres

Fast-conducting nerve fibers wrapped in myelin sheath that transmit sharp, immediate pain signals to the brain.

Throbbing Pain

A type of pain characterized by a pulsating sensation, often in sync with the heartbeat, and usually indicative of inflammation or other underlying conditions.

Pain Pathway

The physiological process that transmits signals from the site of injury or ailment through the nervous system to the brain, where pain is perceived.

Thalamic

Pertaining to the thalamus, a critical structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.