When caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis, range of motion is used to
A. increase the pulse rate.
B. decrease the blood pressure.
C. reduce spasticity and maintain mobility.
D. reverse contractures and relieve pain.
Answer: C
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1. Stress. 2. Sleep. 3. Healing. 4. Addiction.
A 52-year-old patient describes the presence of occasional floaters or spots moving in front of his eyes. The nurse should:
a. Examine the retina to determine the number of floaters. b. Presume the patient has glaucoma and refer him for further testing. c. Consider these to be abnormal findings, and refer him to an ophthalmologist. d. Know that floaters are usually insignificant and are caused by condensed vitreous fibers.
The end of the continuum that is marked by sexual actions harmful to self or others in some manner is known as:
a. Adaptive b. Homosexual c. Maladaptive d. Functional
A patient says, "I know I have a brain tumor despite the results of the MRI. The radiologist is wrong. People who have brain tumors vomit, and yesterday I vomited all day." Which response by the nurse fosters cognitive reframing?
a. "You do not have a brain tumor. The more you talk about it, the more it reinforces your belief." b. "Let's see if there are any other possible explanations for your vomiting." c. "You seem so worried. Let's talk about how you're feeling." d. "We need to talk about something else."