A nurse is assessing reflexes in a patient with hyperactive reflexes. When the patient's foot is abruptly dorsiflexed, it continues to "beat" two to three times before setting into a resting position. How would the nurse document this finding?
A) Rigidity
B) Flaccidity
C) Clonus
D) Ataxia
C
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A pregnant patient asks the nurse what over-the-counter medication she can take for recurring headaches. The nurse should recommend
A) aspirin. B) advil. C) tylenol. D) motrin.
The nurse is monitoring a patient who is experiencing severe ethanol withdrawal. Which are signs and symptoms of severe ethanol withdrawal?
(Select all that apply.) a. Agitation b. Drowsiness c. Tremors d. Systolic blood pressure higher than 200 mm Hg e. Temperature over 100° F (37.7° C) f. Pulse rate 110 beats/min
Giving preference for health care to those who have the ability to pay is an example of disregarding which ethical principle?
a. Nonmaleficence c. Beneficence b. Justice d. Autonomy
The nurse is aware that the informed consent form for a 16-year-old who is going to have a surgical procedure should be signed by the ___________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word