A nurse is assessing a client with HIV who has developed HAND. The nurse determines that the client's extrapyramidal system has been affected when the client exhibits which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Ataxia
B) Inattention
C) Tremors
D) Spasticity
E) Memory loss
A, C, D
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While working with a client who is living with progressively worsening Parkinson disease and consequent self-care deficits, Nurse P is conscious of integrating principles of holistic gerontological nursing care
Place the following steps in the application of these principles in the correct logical and chronological order. Use all the options. A) Implement specific nursing care plan actions B) Perform an assessment of the client C) Identify the presence of needs related to health challenges D) Evaluate how well identified health needs are being met E) Explore reasons underlying the client's health needs
The informatics nurse is reviewing potential clinical information systems. Which is the best example of a monitoring system?
A) The automatic blood pressure machine takes one reading of 164/104 and is turned off. B) Manual blood pressure of 132/82 is entered into the vital sign section of the graphic sheet. C) A temperature probe is connected to the pulmonary artery catheter to continuously monitor core temperature. D) Blood glucose readings of 162 for 7:30 a.m. and 198 for 11:30 a.m. are obtained and entered into the computer system.
What is the primary concern that health-care providers have in the use of computers in client care?
a. The ability to maintain privacy and confi-dentiality b. The training and knowledge required by nurses to use the system effectively c. The ability to provide quality care when the computers malfunction d. The legal implications of having a com-puterized record of every aspect of client care
Which is an appropriate statement for the nurse to include in the discharge instructions to the parents of a child who is recovering from cardiac surgery?
1. "The child will have a fever for several weeks following the surgery." 2. "The child will be restricted from most play activities." 3. "The child will not receive routine immunizations." 4. "The child will receive prophylactic antibiotics prior to any dental procedures."