Describe multiple sclerosis.
A) It is a nonprogressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.
B) It is a nonprogressive autoimmune disease of the vascular system.
C) It is a progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.
D) It is a progressive autoimmune disease of the vascular system.
Answer: C) It is a progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system.
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a. The initial site dressing is 3 days old. b. The PICC was inserted 4 weeks ago. c. A securement device is absent. d. Upper extremity swelling is noted.
When changing a central venous dressing, the nurse understands that the rationale to prevent complications such as infection include:
a. explaining the procedure to the client b. the use of aseptic dressing changes c. the use of medical asepsis for dressing changes d. the development of systemic infection
The major impact that managed care plans have had on the health care system has been to
a. significantly improve the preventive care practices of individuals b. further reduce the costs of medical technology c. change the focus of primary care to the community d. improve the availability of health care pro-viders to clients
A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for
a. urinary frequency. b. urinary retention. c. hypertension. d. diarrhea.