The parents of a newborn ask the nurse what caused the baby's facial nerve paralysis. The nurse's response is based on remembering that this is caused by what?
a. Birth injury
b. Genetic defect
c. Spinal cord injury
d. Inborn error of metabolism
ANS: A
Pressure on the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) during delivery may result in injury to the nerve. Genetic defects, spinal cord injuries, and inborn errors of metabolism did not cause the facial nerve paralysis. The paralysis usually disappears in a few days but may take as long as several months.
You might also like to view...
A nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a stroke. The patient's daughter brings a DNR and the power of attorney documents to the hospital. What is the purpose of the DNR?
A. Document the terminal nature of the client's condition B. Allow an alternative to the universal standing order to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation to all clients C. Provide an opportunity for the client, family, and caregivers to discuss the nature of the client's condition and the best possible course of action if the client has a cardiac arrest D. Provide legal protection for nurses who believe a client should not be resuscitated
A client with glaucoma is being treated with timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic drops. The client complains of blurry vision and eye burning and does not want to continue to use the medication. How should the nurse respond?
1. "These are expected side effects for this type of medication and might lessen over time." 2. "If you place a finger over the inner part of your eyes, these problems should become less noticeable." 3. "In order to preserve your eyesight, it is important to keep using these drops. It is normal to experience temporary burning." 4. "These problems might indicate another eye problem. Be sure to tell your ophthalmologist about these concerns."
A patient who has been taking a glucocorticoid for several months arrives in the clinic. The nurse notes that the patient's cheeks appear full and that a prominent hump of fat is present on the upper back
The nurse will ask the provider to order which test(s)? a. Liver function tests b. Serum electrolytes c. Tuberculin skin test d. Vitamin D levels
Maternal nutritional status is an especially significant factor of the many factors that influence the outcome of pregnancy because:
a. It is very difficult to adjust because of people's ingrained eating habits. b. It is an important preventive measure for a variety of problems. c. Women love obsessing about their weight and diets. d. A woman's preconception weight becomes irrelevant.