During an assessment, a patient's tongue deviates markedly to the right side. What is the patient most likely exhibiting?
A. Sluggish oculomotor response
B. Absence of the Homans sign
C. Abnormal hypoglossal nerve response
D. First cranial nerve (CN I) damage
Answer: C
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1. Getting a massage from a licensed massage therapist for back pain, prescribed by the primary caregiver 2. Trying out a homeopathic medicine from a friend to reduce swelling in the legs 3. Getting a chiropractic treatment for low back pain due to discomforts of pregnancy without telling the primary health care provider 4. Taking an herbal preparation suggested by a health food store worker for treatment of leg pain 5. Joining a group that practices tai chi weekly to help with physical fitness and movement Correct
A patient admitted after abdominal surgery has a nursing diagnosis of risk for infection. Which is the most appropriate goal?
a. Patient will ambulate length of hallway this shift. b. Patient will consume 20% of meals by the end of the week. c. Patient's incision will be without signs or symptoms of infection at discharge. d. Patient will verbalize need to stop antibiotics medication when symptom free.
A nurse has collected data about the services available in the community and is using the seven "A"s to evaluate these services. Which of the following questions will the nurse most likely ask?
a. Can the community members allocate re-sources to support the service? b. Can the community members afford the service? c. Will the community members allow strate-gies to be implemented to improve the service? d. Will the community members approve of the services provided?
The _____________ _____________ ____________ is signed immediately after administering a
medication. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word