The nurse is reviewing the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) results for a pt with probable GBS. Which abnormal finding is common in GBS?
a. increase in CSF protein level
b. increase in CSF glucose level
c. cloudy appearance of CSF
d. elevation of lymphocyte count in CSF
Answer: a. increase in CSF protein level
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A client tells the nurse "I don't think I'll ever get out of here.". A therapeutic response would be
a. "You shouldn't talk that way. Of course you'll leave here!" b. "Everyone feels that way sometimes.". c. "You don't think you're making progress?" d. "Keep up the good work and you certainly will.".
Which of the following advice should a nurse give a client who considers breast augmentation to verify that there are no malignancies?
A) Have a mammogram. C) Consume protein-rich diet. B) Have a mastopexy. D) Have a mammoplasty.
The client is prepared for shoulder surgery and tells the preoperative nurse that the scar will be invisible after the surgery. Which should the nurse implement next?
1. Tell client that this surgery always leaves a scar. 2. Change consent form to reflect what client says. 3. Inform surgeon that client is not ready for surgery. 4. Confirm procedure and patient identity on consent.
Because there have been many well-known artists, poets, and writers who suffered from manic-depressive illness, the manic state has been associated with creativity
Which of the following manic symptoms will MOST likely lead to increased productivity? a. increased risk-taking b. hallucinations c. increased libido d. delusions