A client has a history of experiencing focal neurologic deficits, such as slurred speech and facial weakness, that last for a few hours at a time. The nurse then assesses this client for other possible manifestations of
a. embolic stroke.
b. encephalopathy.
c. intracranial hemorrhage.
d. transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
D
TIAs are focal neurologic deficits lasting less than 24 hours that produce manifestations of slurred speech, facial weakness, and ataxia.
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A) Cover the cast with a blanket until the cast dries. B) Keep your right leg elevated above heart level. C) Use a knitting needle to scratch itches inside the cast. D) A foul smell from the cast is normal.
Which statement indicates that the client needs further teaching about complementary therapy?
a. "I've decided to use herb therapy for can-cer treatment, so I can cancel my radiation treatments." b. "I'm hoping that massage therapy will help reduce the amount of pain medication I use for my myalgia." c. "I think it helps me get better faster when I picture the drugs punching out the germs in my body." d. "I intend to pray about my cancer treat-ment several times a day. It makes me feel so much better."
In 1990 the Sigma Theta Tau (International Honor Society of Nursing) library was named in honor of which of the following nursing theorists?
A. Nightingale B. Wiedenbach C. Orlando D. Henderson