Which of the Following Is Often Called the "Master Gland

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is often called the "master gland"?

• A) Hypothalamus
• B) Pituitary gland
• C) Pineal gland
• D) Thyroid

Differentiate between initial, ongoing, and discharge planning in nursing practice.

Formulate effective outcome statements and goals for nursing care plans.

Recognize the necessity of including patient and family input in planning care.

Compare and contrast critical pathways and standardized nursing care plans in terms of their application in clinical settings.

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Definitions:

Rationing Function

The ability of market prices to allocate scarce resources efficiently among competing uses.

Incentive Function

The inducement that an increase in the price of a commodity gives to sellers to make more of it available (and conversely for a decrease in price), and the inducement that an increase in price offers to buyers to purchase smaller quantities (and conversely for a decrease in price).

Loan Period

The duration of time from the initiation of a loan to its final due date, within which the borrower is expected to repay the borrowed amount along with interest.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.