Explain the difference between an aura and the postictal state in a patient experiencing a seizure disorder
What will be an ideal response?
The aura is a particular set of symptoms that may or may not occur before the onset of the seizure
The postictal state is a period after the seizure in which the patient is dazed and confused
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When taking the admission history of a client with bipolar disorder, which information would be most significant to determine circadian rhythm dysfunction?
1. Negative thought patterns 2. Sleep and appetite patterns 3. Psychiatric diagnosis 4. Personality patterns
A pretest is to a posttest as which of the following?
A) The placebo effect is to the Hawthorne effect B) A baseline measure is to a final outcome measure C) Blinding is to matching D) Attrition is to a mortality threat
The clinical guidelines for management of incontinence developed by the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO):
a. Reflect practice that is fiscally directed and sound. b. Articulate practice recommendations de-veloped from synthesis and review of evidence. c. Are intended to increase awareness of is-sues in incontinence management. d. Reflect a compilation of information from a variety and range of sources related to incontinence.
A researcher explores the following question: Are there differences in energy expenditure between toileting in bed or out of bed in healthy adults and hospitalized patients? Which of the following is the independent variable?
a. Adult health status b. Energy expenditure c. Toileting in bed d. Toileting out of bed