Dysfunction in which structure should lead the nurse to consider institution of fall precautions?
a. Wernicke's area
b. Hippocampus
c. Amygdala
d. Cerebellum
D
The cerebellum is responsible for the maintenance of equilibrium. When equilibrium is impaired, fall prevention becomes a priority. Problems in Wernicke's area are associated with impaired comprehension of the spoken word. Problems with the hippocampus or amygdala are associated with impaired memory formation.
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Bariatric patients commonly
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A) Avoid routine douching. B) Use an alkaline solution. C) Use only a commercial solution. D) Use a solution that has been chilled.
A nurse is supervising a student who is caring for a patient with chronic pain. Which statement by the student indicates an understanding of pain management?
a. "This patient says her pain is a 5, but she is not acting like it. I am not going to give her any pain medication." b. "The patient is sleeping, so I pushed her PCA button for her." c. "I need to reassess the patient's pain 1 hour after administering oral pain medication." d. "It wasn't time for the patient's medication, so when she requested it, I gave her a placebo."