A Young Client Is Brought into the Emergency Department by a Friend

question 18

Multiple Choice

A young client is brought into the emergency department by a friend who says the client was "beat up" at school. The client has bruising and lacerations to the face and torso. The client is reluctant to provide the names of parents or a home address. What can the nurse safely assume about this client?

• A)The client does not want the individual who did the beating to get in trouble.
• B)The client does not know his parents.
• C)The client does not want the school to get in trouble.
• D)The client is a victim of interpersonal violence.

Understand the role and importance of hormones in coordinating bodily functions and maintaining homeostasis.

Identify the physiological mechanisms and consequences of sleep and sleep deprivation.

Comprehend the body’s adaptive response to stress, including the General Adaptive Syndrome and its stages.

Recognize the significance of the endocrine system and identify key glands within this system.

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Definitions:

Thrombocytes

Also known as platelets, are blood cells involved in clot formation to prevent bleeding.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Blood Gases

Gases that are dissolved in the blood, primarily oxygen and carbon dioxide, which are critical indicators of respiratory and metabolic function.

Lactate

A compound produced during anaerobic metabolism, often associated with muscle fatigue during intense exercise.