__________ is weakness or paralysis and compromised sensory functions of both legs and lower pelvis, which occurs with spinal injuries below the T1 level
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Paraplegia
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The nurse working in a pediatric clinic will have many duties. Included in the nurse's responsibilities will be: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Prescribing over-the-counter medications. 2. Collecting health history information. 3. Performing diagnostic tests, such as the TB skin test. 4. Performing developmental screening tests. 5. Administering immunizations.
A nurse working with older adults assesses them for common potential adverse medication effects. For what does the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Constipation b. Dehydration c. Mania d. Urinary incontinence e. Weakness
A nurse is caring for a client with pain caused by terminal illness. The primary care provider has prescribed an opioid for the client. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?
A) Emphysema B) Alopecia C) Dehydration D) Severe anorexia
The nurse is working with a new mother who has fed her newborn twice in the past 12 hours. The nurse instructs the mother how to encourage a sleepy baby to breastfeed
Which of the following methods should the nurse include in teaching the mother how to get her sleepy baby to feed? (Select all that apply.) A. Provide skin-to-skin contact. B. Swaddle the newborn in a blanket. C. Allow the newborn to feel and smell mother's breast. D. Give the baby a bottle feeding between breast feedings. E. Turn the volume of the TV up.