Which assessment data supports symptoms of Wernicke encephalopathy?
A) Peripheral neuropathy and pain
B) Epigastric pain and nausea or vomiting
C) Diplopia, ataxia, and somnolence
D) Inflammation and necrosis of the liver
C
You might also like to view...
A 57-year-old female complains of fatigue, muscle weakness, palpitations, nervousness, and insomnia for the last few weeks. She thought she was just experiencing stress from her husband's recent stroke 1 month ago
There are no current medications. Past medical history includes cholecystecomy at age 45, D & C, age 50. On physical examination, the patient is afebrile, pulse 102, 18 breaths/min, BP 156/ 98. Physical examination reveals tremulousness and quadriceps weakness bilaterally +4/5. Which of the following diagnostic tests is a priority in the work-up? A. ACTH challenge test B. TSH C. Atrial fibrillation D. Fasting blood glucose
The school nurse is working with a child who seems angry and hits or hurts other children. Children who hurt other children are most often:
a. victims of abuse themselves b. victims of manic depressive illness c. individuals who are neurologically impaired d. persons with brain damage
Why is it proposed that women using transformational leadership is beneficial to women aspiring to high-level leadership roles?
a. Transformational leadership includes contingent reward, which women use often b. Transformational leadership is similar to servant leadership, which is highly valued by followers c. Transformational leadership is motivational and keeps women leaders motivated to achieve higher-level leadership positions d. Transformational leadership is not a markedly masculine style of leadership
With shortened hospital stays, new mothers are often discharged before they begin to experience symptoms of the baby blues or postpartum depression
As part of the discharge teaching, the nurse can prepare the mother for this adjustment to her new role by instructing her regarding self-care activities to help prevent postpartum depression. The most accurate statement as related to these activities is to: a. Stay home and avoid outside activities to ensure adequate rest. b. Be certain that you are the only caregiver for your baby, to facilitate infant attachment. c. Keep feelings of sadness and adjustment to your new role to yourself. d. Realize that this is a common occurrence that affects many women.