When performing a neurological exam on a neurological patient, the nurse placed a key in the patient's left hand and he was unable to recognize it. This neurological deficit is called
A) hemianopsia.
B) point mislocation.
C) agnosia.
D) unilateral neglect.
C
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1. "Your abnormal behavior is directly related to living in an unsupportive environment." 2. "You have a brain lesion and can expect to be hospitalized many times over the course of your life." 3. "We are thoroughly assessing your symptoms because an accurate diagnosis is the basis of your treatment." 4. "It is fairly certain that your children will feel stigmatized by their peers."
A clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The patient tells the nurse that she has not been taking her medication because she usually cannot remove the childproof medication lids
How can the nurse best facilitate the patient's adherence to her medication regimen? A) Encourage the patient to store the bottles with their tops removed. B) Have a trusted family member take over the management of the patient's medication regimen. C) Encourage her to have her pharmacy replace the tops with alternatives that are easier to open. D) Have the patient approach her primary care provider to explore medication alternatives.
A 50-year-old postmenopausal patient who has had a hysterectomy has moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms and is discussing estrogen therapy (ET) with the nurse. The patient is con-cerned about adverse effects of ET. The nurse will tell her that:
a. an estrogen-progesterone product will re-duce side effects. b. an intravaginal preparation may be best for her. c. side effects of ET are uncommon among women her age. d. transdermal preparations have fewer side effects.
MC It is now rare for an insurance plan to not require some cost sharing with enrollees. Deductible payments are one form of cost sharing. Another form of cost sharing is the
A. Capitation system. B. Out-of-pocket payment for services not covered by the insurance plan. C. Co-payment made with each health service rendered. D. Current Procedural Terminology CPT code utilized by the health service provider.