As care is planned for a patient with anterior cord syndrome, the nurse takes into consideration that such a patient can (cannot):
1. sense heat or cold to the lower extremities.
2. obtain bowel control.
3. sit without assistance.
4. use his or her hands and arms.
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The patient with anterior cord syndrome has loss of motor control below the nipple line, but retains use of the arms and touch.
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In explaining cognitive behavioral theory to a student, the nurse would not describe the concept of:
1. Reinforcement. 2. Psychic determinism. 3. Conditioned response. 4. Shaping.
Transvaginal ultrasonography is often performed during the first trimester. While pre-paring your 6-week-gestation client for this procedure, she expresses concerns over the necessity for this test
The nurse should explain that this diagnostic test may be necessary to determine which of the following? Select all that apply. a. Multifetal gestation b. Bicornuate uterus c. Presence and location of pregnancy (intrauterine or elsewhere) d. Amniotic fluid volume e. Presence of ovarian cysts
The patient reports pain after surgery, ranking it 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. She tells the nurse, "I don't want to be all doped up. My family is coming to visit and I want to be alert enough to visit with them."
Which of the following medications would likely be most effective for postoperative pain relief without excessive sedation? a. Fentanyl IV b. Morphine IV c. Ibuprofen PO d. Hydrocodone PO
The nurse is providing patient education on quetiapine (Seroquel). The nurse correctly tells the patient that she should be closely monitored for the development of what health condition sec-ondary to the use of quetiapine?
a. Breast cancer b. Cataracts c. Hypertension d. Multiple sclerosis