The pregnant client is employed at a factory. The client asks the nurse if exposure to chemicals can cause harm to her fetus. The nurse should advise that exposure to which substance can lead to neurological damage?
A. Lead
B. Latex
C. Formaldehyde
D. Benzene
A
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The nurse administers an exogenous hormone to the patient. How does the nurse's action impact the endocrine system? (Select all that apply.)
A) May decrease exogenous hormone levels B) May increase hormone levels in the body C) May stop production of releasing and stimulating hormones D) May lead to a decrease in the normal production of the hormone E) May increase the endogenous hormone levels
The nurse performs a reflex test on a newly admitted adult patient. The nurse runs a tongue blade along the sole of the foot and the patient responds with the great toe bending backward (upward) and the smaller toes fanning outward
The nurse suspects the patient may be suffering from what? (Select all that apply.) a. Injury to the CNS causing an abnormality in the motor control pathways leading from the cerebral cortex b. A myocardial infarction that has caused hypoxemia c. The influence of chemical substances d. Damage to the peripheral nervous system (PNS) e. Trauma to the hypothalamus
A client with catatonic schizophrenia has been posturing, standing with his left arm upraised and his right foot off the floor
For the most part, he ignores attempts at nursing intervention but will occasionally walk, sit, or lie down for a few minutes. The client eats standing up if the nurse brings a tray to the room. The priority nursing order would be to: 1. Insist that client sit or lie down for 30 minutes hourly 2. Assess for lower extremity edema bid 3. Provide high-calorie drinks hourly 4. Take client to activities therapy once daily
Which of these persons would the nurse assess as most likely to be suffering from chronic sor-row?
1. The mother of a 6-month-old baby who has frequent ear infections 2. The father of a son who has schizophrenia 3. The daughter whose father recently had a hip replacement 4. The wife whose husband wants a trial separation