A laryngectomy may be temporary or permanent
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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You are conducting a preparticipation physical examination for a 10-year-old girl with Down syndrome who will be playing basketball. She has slight torticollis and mild ankle clonus. Which additional diagnostic test would be required for her?
a. Cervical spine radiography b. Visual acuity c. Mini-Mental State Examination d. Nerve conduction studies
When working with a client who is attempting to lose weight, which of the following suggestions by the nurse might assist the client in being compliant with the prescribed diet?
1. Eat alone to reduce outside distractions. 2. Drink water or a diet beverage after eating to promote feelings of fullness. 3. Allow at least 45 minutes to 1 hour to promote full enjoyment of a meal. 4. Set aside small nonfood rewards when you meet a goal.
The nurse is talking with a parent who decides to decline treatment for a 3-year-old client whose cancer has metastasized. There is a conflict between the parents and the rest of the family regarding withdrawal of care from the child
When determining the appropriate action, the nurse initially considers: 1. The age of the child. 2. The values of the parents. 3. The beliefs of the child. 4. The values of the rest of the family.
Why did many psychiatric patients have impaired social interaction, decision-making skills, and life skills when they were discharged from the large state mental hospitals?
a. They had families who had not socialized them appropriately. b. They heard nurses tell them too often that they were incompetent and incapable. c. They lacked the ability to learn how to behave in front of others. d. They were accustomed to having needs met and decisions made by the institution.