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The First Continental Congress met in 1774 in Philadelphia, with delegates from twelve colonies in attendance. They debated how to respond to Britain’s coercive measures. What was the Congress’s initial stance?

The Coercive Acts of 1774, called the “Intolerable Acts” by colonists, closed Boston Harbor, expanded the Quartering Act, and restricted town meetings. Colonists viewed these measures as an assault on liberty. Why were they particularly alarming?

American diplomats, including Benjamin Franklin, negotiated with France using what became known as the “Model Treaty.” What principle did this treaty emphasize?

The American victory at Saratoga in 1777 is often called the turning point of the Revolution. Why was this battle so important?

The Boston Massacre of 1770 occurred after weeks of hostility between colonists and British soldiers. The confrontation left five colonists dead, including Crispus Attucks, who became a symbol of sacrifice. Why was this event remembered as a major turning point?

The nurse in amental health practitioner’s office is communicating with a client. The patient states, “I can’t sleep, I stay up all night.” The nurse responds. “You are having difficulty sleeping.” Which of the following therapeutic communication techniques is the nurse demonstrating?

The nurse is working with a client with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, who is prescribed Lithium. The nurse is starting a teaching plan for the client. In terms of diet, what specific recommendation is most important for a client on lithium that the nurse will teach this patient? Select All That Apply.

The client who is diagnosed with depression who is taking phenelzine (Nardil) to regulate mood, which increases neurotransmitters levels, especially dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. The client is complaining of an occipital headache and a stiff neck. What is the priority nursing action (intervention)?

Aricept (donepezil) 15 mg is ordered for a dementia client. The pharmacy supplies 7.5 mg scored tablets. How many tablets will the nurse calculate to administer the 9 pm dose? Place answer in the blank. Do Not Label. [BLANK-1]