Which alteration when manifested in a client with atrial fibrillation should alert the nurse to the possibility of an embolic stroke?
A. A pulse deficit
B. Speech alterations
C. Distended neck veins
D. Hyperresponsive deep tendon reflexes
B
Evidence of embolic events includes changes in mentation, speech, sensory function, and motor function.
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When admitting a client to the unit, the nurse would do which of the following to help the client feel a greater level of control over the situation in order to reduce anxiety?
1. Call him Charles, so he feels that he is among friends. 2. Ask him whether he would like his shaving kit in the bathroom or by his bed. 3. Tell him that he has to take off all his clothes and put on a hospital gown. 4. Show him to his room, and then leave him alone for a while to adjust.
The nurse should monitor for which of the following in the client taking venlafaxine (Effexor)?
1. Increased weight 2. Prolonged QTc interval 3. Increased blood pressure 4. Tardive dyskinesia
What does the two-way chi-square test measure?
a. Whether one variable seems related to another one b. Whether two variables cause one another c. Whether an intervention changes the dependent variable's value d. Change over time
You observe that Mrs. Eagle is becoming more lethargic. Which of these would NOT occur as a result of
this observation? A. The route of administration may have to be altered if she is not alert enough to take oral medications. B. The medications may have to be held until she is more alert. C. You would go ahead and give the medications. D. You should check to see if Mrs. Eagle can swallow solids before giving oral medications.