When describing the neurologic development of a newborn to his parents, the nurse would explain that it occurs in which fashion?
A) Head-to-toe
B) Lateral-to-medial
C) Outward-to-inward
D) Distal-caudal
A
Response:
Neurologic development follows a cephalocaudal (head-to-toe) and proximal-distal (center to outside) pattern.
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1. Extending the foot and inquiring about calf pain. 2. Extending the leg and inquiring about foot pain. 3. Flexing the knee and inquiring about thigh pain. 4. Dorsiflexing the foot and inquiring about calf pain.
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A) The client B) The environment C) Illness D) Needs E) Nursing
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A. making sure there is no pressure on the feet. B. keeping the toenails trimmed short to prevent injury. C. assisting the patient to ambulate in socks. D. washing the feet in hot water to prevent infection.