A patient has had a complete thyroid gland resection that included the parathyroid glands. What nursing assessment indicates a significant complication of this procedure?
A) Positive Trousseau's sign
B) Positive Kernig's sign
C) Negative Babinski reflex
D) Negative doll's eyes reflex
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A teenage patient is using earphones to listen to hard rock music and is making gestures in rhythm to the music
The nurse assesses the amount of urine output in the Foley catheter and leaves the room. What communication technique is demonstrated in both of these situations? a. Blocking b. Filtration c. Empathy d. False assurance
Concerning the initial visit with a patient beginning prenatal care, nurses should be aware that:
1. the first interview is a relaxed, get-acquainted affair in which nurses gather some general impressions. 2. if they observe handicapping conditions, they should be sensitive and not inquire about them because the patient will do that in her own time. 3. nurses should be alert to the appearance of potential parenting problems such as depression or lack of family support. 4. because of legal complications nurses should not ask about illegal drugs; let the doctors do that.
A pregnant woman is in her third trimester. She asks the nurse to explain how she can tell true labor from false labor. The nurse would explain that "true" labor contractions:
a. Increase with activity such as ambulation. b. Decrease with activity. c. Are always accompanied by the rupture of the bag of waters. d. Alternate between a regular and an irregular pattern.