The student nurse is studying the functioning of the nervous system. Which of the following descriptions of the central nervous system is accurate?

The central nervous system consists of the brain and electrical impulse stimulators.

The central nervous system is made up of the hypothalamus and cerebral nerves.

The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

The central nervous system includes the peripheral and autonomic components.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A.   This option inaccurately includes "electrical impulse stimulators," which is not a recognized component of the central nervous system. The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord.
B.   The hypothalamus and cerebral nerves are parts of the nervous system but do not represent the entirety of the central nervous system.
C.   The central nervous system consists specifically of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for coordinating and processing sensory information.
D.   The peripheral and autonomic components belong to the broader nervous system but are not part of the central nervous system.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Heart failure can lead to fluid accumulation in the legs due to the heart's inability to effectively pump blood, causing increased pressure in the veins.
B. Excess fluid retention or consumption might cause edema, but heart failure specifically impacts the heart's pumping function.
C. Excess fluid consumption might contribute to temporary edema, but severe bilateral lower extremity edema is more likely due to a systemic issue like heart failure.
D. While a pulmonary embolism can lead to edema in the legs, it typically presents with sudden onset and might not present with bilateral edema from feet to knees.

A. "It would be very unusual for a man your age to have cancer of the prostate." B. “We will treat you with chemotherapy so we can control the cancer." C. "The swelling in your prostate is only temporary and will go away." D. "The enlargement of your prostate is caused by hormonal changes, and not cancer."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While prostate cancer risk increases with age, it's not rare for a 60-year-old man to have prostate cancer. This response might provide false reassurance.
B. Chemotherapy is not typically the primary treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and doesn’t relate to the concerns raised by the client.
C. BPH is a chronic condition characterized by non-cancerous prostate enlargement, not temporary swelling that goes away.
D. BPH is commonly caused by hormonal changes and does not predispose a person to prostate cancer. It's important to differentiate between BPH and prostate cancer.

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The student nurse is studying the functioning of the nervous system. Which of the following descriptions of the central nervous system is accurate?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is D

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