Michael has been diagnosed with a progressive neuromuscular disease. He is curious about what to expect and has numerous questions for both his health care provider and his nurse
He is having difficulty walking and has less awareness of the position of his body. Michael asks the nurse if there is a word to describe this phenomenon. What is the term to best describe this? A. Balance
B. Proprioception
C. Posture
D. Hyperextension
B
The nervous system also regulates posture. Posture requires coordination of proprioception and balance. Proprioception is the awareness of the position of the body and its parts and is dependent on impulses from the inner ear and from receptors in joints and ligaments.
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A) Lower the BP to reduce onset of neurologic symptoms, such as headache and vision changes. B) Decrease the BP to a normal level based on the patient's age. C) Decrease the mean arterial pressure between 20% and 25% in the first hour of treatment. D) Reduce the BP to ? 120/75 mm Hg as quickly as possible.
A patient is admitted to the emergency room after a suicide attempt during which she ingested liquid drain cleaner
Her diagnosis is acute gastritis and esophagitis. Which of the following nursing actions is a priority when caring for this patient? A) Induce vomiting to minimize risk of esophageal damage. B) Prepare the patient for an immediate endoscopy. C) Administer an acidic antidote such as diluted vinegar. D) Place the patient in high-Fowler's position to eliminate reflux.
The nurse is speaking with an older client who wants information regarding colorectal cancer. The nurse would give the client which of the following explanations?
1. The risk of colorectal cancer decreases with age. 2. Colorectal cancer can be detected in early stages by measuring the level of the carcinogenicembryonic antigen (CEA). 3. Colorectal cancer has no symptoms in the early stage but can be detected by screening tools, such as fecal occult blood testing and colonoscopy. 4. Colorectal cancer occurs no more frequently in clients who have a history of ulcerative colitis than in clients without that history.
A nurse is caring for an elderly patient with terminal cancer. The patient has just told his family that he wants to end treatment and be kept comfortable for the remainder of his life. His family is very upset and does not agree with his decision
Both the patient and his family have confided their wishes to the nurse privately, and the family has asked the nurse to intervene. How would you classify the ethical dilemma that the nurse is experiencing? a. Right to life b. Informed consent c. Right to die d. Medical futility