The nurse is preparing for oculocephalic reflex testing of a patient who may be brain dead. Which equipment should the nurse gather?
1. Reflex hammer
2. Cold water
3. Syringe
4. Hydrogen peroxide
5. A tongue blade
2, 3
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The nurse records the finding of ______________ _____________ when the child with meningitis cries out in pain when his head is flexed toward his chest
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To achieve success in an academic program and in life, a nursing student must develop competence in basic skills such as reading, arithmetic and mathematics, writing, and speaking
For the student nurse to understand and process information, which additional skill is required? a. studying c. memorizing b. listening d. drawing
The client who is recovering from severe trauma remains confined to the bed due to a broken leg. The nurse plans care for this client based on a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Physical Mobility. Which intervention should the nurse plan for this client?
1. Monitoring the client's level of consciousness. 2. Monitoring the client for jaundice. 3. Evaluating the legs for heat and swelling. 4. Ensuring a urinary output of 30 mL/hour.
Ripich (1997) discusses three phases of the HIV continuum. Which phase encompasses the clinical phenomena of anger and changes in physical appearance related to HIV?
A) Prediagnosis B) Early C) Middle D) Late