A patient has damage to a spinal nerve involving the dorsal root of the nerve. What effects does the nurse expect?
A) Loss of sensation and motor control
B) Loss of sensation
C) Loss of motor function
D) Varies with specific nerve
B
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A patient has been experiencing an unexplained decline in knee function and has consequently been scheduled for arthrography. The nurse should teach the patient about what process?
A) Injection of a contrast agent into the knee joint prior to ROM exercises B) Aspiration of synovial fluid for serologic testing C) Injection of corticosteroids into the patient's knee joint to facilitate ROM D) Replacement of the patient's synovial fluid with a synthetic substitute
A nurse is caring for a patient on bedrest who repeatedly attempts to get out of bed without assistance. The most therapeutic response by the nurse is:
1. "Why do you keep trying to get out of bed?" 2. "Would you like me to give you a back rub?" 3. "I need for you to behave and stop trying to get out of bed." 4. "If you don't stop trying to get up, I will have to restrain you."
The nurse is caring for a client with an 80% blockage of the right coronary artery (RCA). While waiting for bypass surgery, what is essential for the nurse to have available?
a. Furosemide (Lasix) b. External pacemaker c. Lidocaine d. Central venous access
Develop a care plan for Mrs Crisp (discussed in the case study) for her stay in critical care. Ensure that you include routine cares as well as care specifically targeted at organ support. Discuss your plan with an experienced colleague
What will be an ideal response?