A patient suffered damage to cranial nerve VIII in a jet ski accident. What symptom or symptoms should the nurse tell the patient to expect? Select all that apply
A) Loss of the sense of smell
B) Partial blindness in one eye
C) Paralysis of face muscles on one side of the face
D) Tinnitus
E) Dizziness
F) Inhibited ability to move the tongue
D, E
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A. Gestational age and estimated date of birth B. Maternal and fetal vital signs C. Presence of support person(s) D. Status of other children E. Status of the fetal membranes
A nurse who provides care in diverse settings is aware that ciprofloxacin in among the more commonly-prescribed antibiotics
In which of the following patients would the use of oral or parenteral ciprofloxacin require caution or be contraindicated? (Select all that apply.) A) A 13-year-old boy who developed cellulitis (tissue infection) several days after scraping his elbow B) A 71-year-old woman with a respiratory infection who takes warfarin because of her history of atrial fibrillation C) An obese, 60-year-old man who has been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of pneumonia D) A 22-year-old female college student who has tested positive for gonorrhea E) A 68-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes who has developed an infection in her left knee joint
A 45-year-old woman has just undergone a radical hysterectomy for invasive cervical cancer
Prior to the surgery the physician explained to the patient that after the surgery a source of radiation would be placed near the tumor site to aid in reducing recurrence. What is the placement of the source of radiation called? A) Internal beam radiation B) Trachelectomy C) Brachytherapy D) External radiation
What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client with hypertension who is noncompliant with medical treatment?
a. Allow the client to have BP checked once a year. b. Insist that the client eat a low sodium diet. c. Frequently contact the client to make sure medication is being taken per physician's orders. d. Encourage client to become active participant in the treatment.