A person has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and asks the healthcare professional to explain the disease. What description by the professional is most accurate?
a. Myelination of nerve fibers in the peripheral nervous system (PNS)
b. Demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS
c. Development of neurofibrillary tangles in the CNS
d. Inherited autosomal dominant trait with high penetrance
Ans: b. Demyelination of nerve fibers in the CNS
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a. Legal immunity b. Decrease in workload c. Ethical accountability d. Ethical freedom
A career woman working in a nonprofit organization tells the nurse that she is considering divorcing her husband. She wants a better life for herself and four children
Based on this information, which was provided during a visit to the primary care provider's office, what would be the best response for the nurse at this time? A) Encourage the client to carefully review the possible risk of financial instability that could occur. B) Suggest making attempts to arrive at compromises with her spouse. C) Advise that the client talk with parents and in-laws about the situation. D) Recommend that the client focus on her career.
A client has been diagnosed with a glioblastoma and the care team has determined that this brain tumor is inoperable
Which aspects of the client's subsequent care demonstrate adherence to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies? Select all that apply. A) The care team meets with the client and family promptly to identify their preferences for treatment. B) The care team balances the best available evidence about glioblastoma treatment with the client's preferences. C) Nurses proactively identify threats to the client's safety that may occur as treatment is provided. D) Each member of the care team uses the best available technology to organize and provide care. E) Treatments are chosen with the goal of minimizing the financial burden on the health care institution.
A busy ICU unit has a high noise level. The charge nurse is frustrated due to the noise level and the inability to focus when entering physicians? orders into the electronic medical record
Which of the following would be an appropriate action by the ICU nurse manager? 1. Decrease the noise level on the unit. 2. Inform other staff they are to lower their voices. 3. Close the doors to the clients? rooms. 4. Arrange an area that is quiet and removed from the nurse?s work area to enter orders.