The majority of herniated disks occur in the cervical or lumbar spine due to which physiologic feature of the spine?
a. anatomical design of disks
b. shape of vertebrae
c. flexibility of cervical and lumbar region
d. curvature of the spine
C
Most herniated disks occur in the lumbar or cervical spine because of the flexibility of these regions.
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The older patient presents to the emergency department after stepping in front of a car at a crosswalk. After the patient has been triaged, the nurse interviews the patient. Which of the following comments would require follow-up by the nurse?
a. "I try to exercise, so I walk that block almost every day." b. "I waited and stepped out when the traffic sign said go." c. "The car was going too fast, the speed limit is 20." d. "I was so surprised; I didn't see or hear the car coming."
A confused patient is restless and continues to try to remove his oxygen and urinary catheter. What is the priority nursing diagnosis and intervention to implement for this patient?
a. Risk for injury: Prevent harm to patient, use restraints if alternatives fail. b. Deficient knowledge: Explain the purpose of oxygen therapy and the urinary catheter. c. Disturbed body image: Encourage patient to express concerns about body. d. Caregiver role strain: Identify resources to assist with care.
An adult patient is to receive 10 mL of cough syrup at 0800. The nurse can prepare to administer this medication in a(n) (Select all that apply.)
a. soufflé cup. b. medicine cup. c. oral syringe. d. teaspoon. e. nipple.