The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient for the First

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient for the first time and needs background information such as history, medications taken at home, etc. The best central location to obtain this information is the:

• A) admission summary.
• B) discharge summary.
• C) flow sheet.
• D) Kardex.

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Definitions:

5-HTTLPR

A genetic variation in the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene, which has been studied for its association with psychiatric disorders and traits.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another across synapses.

Gene x Environment Interaction

The complex interplay between genetic predispositions and environmental factors, and how they jointly influence individual traits and behaviors.

Mitosis

A process of cell division where a single cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells.