Which area of the body when damaged commonly results in spasticity?
A. Cerebral cortex
B. Peripheral nerves
C. Brainstem
D. Spinal cord
Answer: A
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A) The nurse should defer responsibility for decision-making to patients until an exacerbation of their illness. B) The nurse should facilitate a gradual decrease in patients' expectations for independence and level of function. C) The nurse should recognize the cause-and-effect relationship that exists between the patients' lifestyle choices and the etiology of their diseases. D) The nurse should adopt a holistic approach that addresses each dimension of the patient's being.
The nurse caring for a postsurgical patient obtains an oral temperature reading of 103°F. She contacts the surgeon, obtains an order, and administers acetaminophen 650 mg orally. Which clinical information should the nurse document? Select all that apply
a. Oral temperature reading of 102°F b. The call to the surgeon to obtain the order c. Administering acetaminophen 650 mg orally d. All of the above
A client is in the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. In assessing the client, which clinical sign alerts the nurse to the presence of possible liver trauma?
a. Abdominal pain referred to the right shoulder b. Left upper quadrant abdominal pain and swelling c. Abdominal pain referred to the spine and legs d. Abdominal pain with accompanying re-bound tenderness
A nurse is considering seeking employment in a career as a genomic nurse. Which of the follow-ing roles would be most important role of the nurse in this setting?
a. Direct caregiver b. Educator c. Advocate d. Referral agent