The patient with Parkinson's disease walks with a staggering gait
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse is providing instruction to a community class who experience occasional depression regarding why humans feel better when the sun is shining. Which gland and hormone would the nurse stress is responsible?
A) Thyroid gland and thyroxin B) Pineal gland and melatonin C) Pancreas and insulin D) Pituitary gland and oxytocin
The nurse is assessing a client admitted for oliguria of unknown origin. During the admission, the client asks the nurse what affects urinary output. The nurse would list which of the following when responding? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Bladder size 2. Bowel patterns 3. Medications 4. Client temperature 5. Fluid intake
Which information about tremors should the nurse give to a patient newly diagnosed with Parkinson disease?
A) The tremor disappears with sleep. B) The tremor worsens with action C) The tremor gets milder with walking. D) The tremor goes away with excitement.
While assessing the airway of a 3-year-old girl who is unresponsive, you hear a snoring sound during each of her slow, shallow breaths. You should:
A) insert an oropharyngeal airway and apply high-flow oxygen. B) begin bag-mask ventilations to improve her low tidal volume. C) provide free-flow oxygen as you nasotracheally intubate her. D) manually maneuver her head and reassess her breathing status.