What signs and symptoms characterize expressive aphasia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Speech that sounds normal but makes no sense
b. Total inability to communicate
c. Difficulty understanding the written and spoken word
d. Stuttering and spitting
e. Difficulty initiating speech
E
Expressive aphasia makes it difficult for the patient to initiate speech.
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A. the adolescent is eager to participate in the newborn's care. B. grandparents who assume care of the infant may adversely affect the teen's future parenting skills. C. younger adolescents are not emotionally or mentally capable of participating in the care of the infant. D. adolescent fathers are generally unwilling to participate in the infant's care.
The health care provider is starting a client with RA on chrysotherapy. The nurse will need to provide teaching concerning:
a. application of cold for its anti-inflammatory effects. b. administration of gold salts. c. use of a holistic approach to anti-inflammatory therapy. d. administration of high aspirin doses over a long period.
Which statement regarding characteristics of clinical pathways shows the nurses understanding?
a. "Clinical pathways focus on patient out-comes.". b. "Clinical pathways use a timeline with sequenced interventions.". c. "Clinical pathways collaborate efforts by health care professionals.". d. "Clinical pathways involve nurse-centered orientation.".
The nurse is reviewing labs on a new admit. The patient's hemoglobin is 8.0; platelets are 75,000, AST 75. Which nursing action is best?
1. Contact the physician. 2. Request the labs to be redrawn. 3. Assess blood pressure. 4. Determine the client's blood type and Rh.