The most common neurological cause of seizures in an older adult is
A. Alzheimer's disease
B. Multiple sclerosis
C. Stroke
D. Peripheral neuropathy
C
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1. Avocado 2. Baked beans 3. Banana 4. Sweet potato
Positive self-regard is best described in the nursing profession as:
A. Regarding oneself as highly knowledgea-ble about nursing B. Knowing exactly who is a competent nurse C. Understanding others to the point that one can express others' ideas D. Having self-awareness and trust of their followers
A nursing student is taking care of a 2-year-old girl and notices her oxygen saturation has decreased. The patient has stridor when breathing and her hairline appears singed. The nurse should anticipate:
1. Possible intubation because of the airway being compromised. 2. This is normal for a patient after 36 hours. 3. To reposition the patient for better airway clearance. 4. This is furthering infection and may require antibiotics.
The RN has delegated a task to a UAP. This nurse should be aware that:
A) the UAPs have at least a high school diploma. B) the UAPs have achieved at least minimum standardized training set by OSHA of 1987. C) no federal or community standards have been established for training UAPs. D) RN is protected from liability allowing UAP to perform tasks stating capable of completing independently.