The __________ phase follows a sudden neurologic event, such as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a head or spinal cord injury
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Acute
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A television and a radio are near his bed. No one disturbs him with the details of his condition. However, he seems depressed and anxious. A visiting nurse would most likely recommend which of the following? A) Encouraging reminiscence. B) Giving him antidepressant drugs. C) Redecorating his room. D) Giving him more information.
A nurse is caring for a client with urinary retention who is receiving a cholinergic drug as part of the treatment plan. After administering the drug, the nurse would notify the primary health care provider
if the assessment reveals which of the following? A) Failure to void after drug administration B) Frequent vomiting after drug administration C) Increase in abdominal pain after drug administration D) Occurrence of blood in urine after drug administration
A nurse is completing the post-visit phase of a home visit. Which of the following activities is the nurse most likely to complete?
a. Document the visit and services provided b. Conduct a health teaching session c. Plan the next home visit d. Seek information about community re-sources for referrals
For effective leadership, intelligence of leaders should be
a. Fairly similar to their followers b. Lower than their followers c. Significantly higher than their followers' d. Levels of intelligence do not matter in leadership