The nurse notes that a patient has flaccid muscles. This finding would be documented as being:
a. Hypotonicity c. Hypertrophy
b. Spasticity d. Atrophy
A
Hypotonicity is flaccidity which is a decrease in muscle tone. Spasticity is an increase in muscle tension. Hypertrophy is an increase in muscle size and shape. Atrophy is a reduction in muscle size and shape.
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A) GI bleeding causes hypocalcemia. B) extra calcium is needed during a stressful event. C) the preservative in the product binds with calcium. D) hypoperfusion to the parathyroids affects the calcium levels.
An elderly client is admitted from a local nursing home after a fall. X-rays reveal a fractured right hip. While waiting for surgery to repair the client's hip, the physician orders Buck's traction. What type of traction is this?
a. skeletal c. internal b. skin d. manual
Parents of children with sickle cell anemia need to know the risks of various activities
The nurse will teach the parents of a child with sickle cell anemia that on rare occasions children who have the sickle cell trait can have vaso-occlusive episodes and severe crisis caused by which of the following activities? a. being in very hot water (e.g., in a bathtub or a hot tub) that is 40.5 degrees C (105 degrees F) or higher b. failure to take rest periods morning and afternoon and to get 9 hours sleep daily c. flying at high altitudes in depressurized aircraft, exercising at high altitudes, or using anesthesia d. doubling up on medication either on purpose or by accident, then forgetting that the medicine was already been taken
Organizational structures that are most closely aligned with women's ways of leading are characterized by:
A. Interconnections among all members, the nurturing of talent, and consensus B. Clear distinctions between leader and fol-lower roles, empathy, and relationship building C. Clearly defined lines of authority and communication, independence, and cen-trality of the organization's mission D. Networking, interdependence, and clear directions from those at the top