What is the primary method of controlling seizures?
a. electric shock therapy
b. pharmacological therapy
c. pharmacological and electric shock therapy
d. surgical intervention
B
Anticonvulsant medications constitute the primary medical management approach for clients with seizure disorder. Surgery is used for a small proportion of clients.
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A) Administer the vaccine but monitor the child afterward for an extended time period. B) Give an antipyretic and administer vaccine when temperature is within normal range. C) Administer a reduced dose of the vaccine today and a normal dose when child is healthy. D) Hold the immunization until the child is free of allergic or cold-like symptoms.
Which of the following best describes the typical perpetrator of homicide?
a. A person trying to engage in rape with the woman fighting back b. A person who wanted money and she refused to give it to him c. A stranger d. An intimate partner
A client has been admitted with third-degree AV block. What feature of third-degree heart block would the nurse expect to see on this client's ECG tracing?
A. Prolonged PR interval > 0.20 seconds B. Decreased PR interval < 0.20 seconds C. Consistent PR interval D. Inconsistent PR interval
When caring for a patient with osteoporosis, use a/an ____________________ for transfers whenever possible.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).