A patient has a temporary decrease in the blood supply to the brain that causes dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, numbness in the left arm, and difficulty swallowing that lasts for about 10 minutes
The nurse identifies that this patient has suffered a(n)
1. Transient ischemic attack.
2. Ischemic stroke.
3. Hemorrhagic stroke.
4. Myocardial infarction.
ANS: 1
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A. Weigh the client weekly. B. Check the client's feet for pedal edema. C. Measure the client's abdomen daily. D. Measure the amount of food the client eats with each meal.
Which affect does colony-stimulating factors have on the body?
A. Stimulate platelet production B. Stimulate white blood cell production C. Stimulate red blood cell production D. Stimulate stem cells production
A 51-year-old truck driver who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day and is 30 pounds overweight is diagnosed with having a gastric ulcer. What content is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching for this client?
A) Information about smoking cessation. B) Diet instructions for a low-residue diet. C) Instructions on a weight-loss program. D) The importance of increasing milk in the diet.
Physical problems cannot cause disorientation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)