A patient has disorganized thinking associated with schizophreni
a. Neuroimaging studies will most likely show dysfunction in which part of the brain?
a. Temporal lobe
b. Cerebellum
c. Brainstem
d. Frontal lobe
D
The frontal lobe is responsible for intellectual functioning. The temporal lobe is responsible for the sensation of hearing. The cerebellum regulates skeletal muscle coordination and equilibrium. The brainstem regulates internal organs.
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The nurse working with a terminal client would consider the client appropriate for hospice if the client had a life expectancy of no more than:
1. One year. 2. Nine months. 3. Six months. 4. Eight weeks.
A 47-year-old woman with a history of diabetes and hypertension calls the clinic complaining of epigastric pain and shortness of breath with activity. She has taken antacids with no relief. What type of pain is the patient experiencing?
a. Pericardial pain b. Pleuritic chest pain c. Musculoskeletal pain d. Cardiac pain
A nurse has notified an 80-year-old client's physician that the client's laboratory values indicating kidney function have fallen below the minimum reference range
The nurse should be aware of what consideration that affects the interpretation of laboratory values in elderly clients? A) Levels of most laboratory values in older adults are more stable than those of younger people. B) Laboratory values are considered an unreliable indicator of health status in older adults. C) Laboratory values must be measured after a period of fasting in order to be considered accurate in older adults. D) An older adult may have "normal" laboratory values that would be considered abnormal in a younger adult.
Remedies for back pain in pregnancy that are supported by research evidence and may safely be taught to any pregnant woman by the nurse include which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices
are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Pelvic tilt 2. Water aerobics 3. Sit-ups 4. Proper body mechanics 5. Maintaining good posture