The results of a client's lumbar puncture indicate that the client's protein level is 150 mg/dL. The nurse suspects that the client may have which condition?
A. Guillain-Barré syndrome
B. Meningismus
C. Paraventricular tumor
D. Viral infection
Ans: D. Viral infection
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A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus who is receiving an oral antidiabetic drug. Which of following ongoing assessments should the nurse perform when caring for this client?
A) Assess the skin for ulcers, cuts, and sores. B) Observe the client for hypoglycemic episodes. C) Monitor the client for lipodystrophy. D) Document family medical history.
Which of the following signs should the nurse closely monitor in clients taking medications that depress the hematopoietic system?
A) Signs of leukocytosis B) Signs of painful joints and discomfort C) Signs of leukopenia and thrombocytopenia D) Signs of hemolysis
A patient is scheduled for a rhizotomy. What is the potential outcome of this procedure?
A) Decreased muscle spasms B) Control of severe pain C) Control of seizure activity D) Control of hyperemesis
The nurse quickly calculating a client's heart rate by examining the electrocardiogram (ECG) would count the number of
a. large squares between P waves and multiply by 10. b. large squares between R waves and multiply by 10. c. P waves in a 6-inch strip and multiply by 5. d. R waves in a 6-inch strip and multiply by 10.