Minerals, Such as Calcium, Are Needed in Large Quantities and Are

question 15

Multiple Choice

Minerals, such as calcium, are needed in large quantities and are therefore

• A) micronutrients.
• B) macronutrients.
• C) vitamins.
• D) mineral nutrients.
• E) made in the body.

Understand the implications and management of latex allergies in children.

Recognize and describe the treatment options available for managing spasticity in children with cerebral palsy.

Identify signs and symptoms associated with various neuromuscular disorders, including Werdnig-Hoffmann disease and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Describe common complications and the appropriate nursing care associated with myelomeningocele.

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Definitions:

Synapses

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Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of thought patterns in determining behavior and emotions, aiming to alter negative thinking patterns.

Antidepressant Drugs

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Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, and the processing of emotions.