The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Admitted

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is admitted to the hospital with dehydration and gastroenteritis. The patient attempted to walk to the bathroom and fainted right after getting out of bed. Which is the most likely cause of the patient's collapse?

• A) Orthostatic hypotension
• B) Circulatory overload
• C) Hemolytic reaction
• D) Catheter embolism

Recognize the demographic and behavioral aspects associated with eating disorders.

Evaluate different models and theories explaining obesity and eating disorders.

Summarize major studies and their outcomes related to eating disorders and obesity.

Understand the health consequences of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

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Definitions:

Memory Consolidation

The process by which short-term memories are transformed into long-term memories, making them stable and long-lasting.

Hippocampus

A crucial part of the brain involved in memory formation, organization, and retrieval.

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, emotion, and language.

Working Memory

A cognitive system responsible for temporarily holding and processing information necessary for complex cognitive tasks like learning, reasoning, and comprehension.