Check Your Understanding Questions
1
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List three physiological processes that are at their peak in early adulthood.
2
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List three symptoms associated with menopause.
3
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Nurse Anne is taking care of Karen, who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Based on her knowledge of metabolic syndrome, nurse Anne knows that Karen is also at risk for which other disease processes?
4
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Explain the effect of heart contraction on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
5
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Describe ways in which nurses can watch for signs of depression and anxiety during interactions with patients.