Paralysis in the legs and lower trunk is:

a. Hemiplegia
b. Quadriplegia
c. Suffocation
d. Paraplegia


D

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You have been working with a group of nurses to update the job description for nursing assistive personnel (NAP)

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Following parental teaching,the nurse is evaluating the parent's understanding of environmental control for their child's asthma management. Teaching has been understood by the parents if they state

1. "We will replace the carpet in ourchild's bedroom with tile." 2. "We're glad the dog can continue tosleep in our child's room.""We'll be sure to use the fireplace oftento keep the house warm in the winter." 4. "We'll keep the plants in our child'sroom dusted."

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