Weakness on one side of the body that may develop after a stroke is
A. hemiparesis.
B. paraparesis.
C. hemiplegia.
D. paraplegia.
Answer: A
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Which statement assures the nurse that parents understand how long a child who has varicella is contagious?
a. "My child should stay home from school for 6 days after the pox appear." b. "My child can return to school when the rash fades." c. "My child must stay away from other children until all of the lesions have healed." d. "My child is contagious as long as he has a fever."
The nursing care plan of a patient who is in the acute/immediate phase of burn care identifies a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Infection due to burns. What intervention should be prioritized in response to this diagnosis?
A) Intravenous administration of broad-spectrum, prophylactic antibiotics B) Vigilant application of infection-control precautions such as gloves, gowns, and masks C) Administration of oral prophylactic antibiotics D) Regular disinfecting of the patient's intact skin and the immediate bedside environment
All nurses are responsible for knowing their own ____________________ of practice, or the limitations and allowances of what they can do as a nurse
Fill in the blank with correct word.
Which are barriers to successful discharge planning that the nurse may need to plan for when providing care to a pediatric client who is approaching discharge? Select all that apply
1. Financial concerns 2. Parental unavailability for teaching 3. Lack of equipment 4. Poor teamwork 5. Insurance payment for services