Problems with speaking is called __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Aphasia

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A nurse is caring for a client using oxygen while in the hospital. What assessment finding indicates that goals for a priority diagnosis are being met?

a. 100% of meals being eaten by the client b. Intact skin behind the ears c. The client understanding the need for oxygen d. Unchanged weight for the past 3 days

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Research has shown that patients with the same basic demographics who have experienced the same event (ie, knee-replacement surgery) report differing levels of pain. Which physiologic processes are involved in a patient's perception of pain?

A) Lymph system B) Reticular activating system C) Neuromuscular matrix D) Endorphins and enkephalins

Nursing

Enteral nutrition (EN) is used to supplement adequate nutrition to a client who cannot take in adequate calories and nutrients orally. Research studies have shown what about enteral nutrition?

A) It is better than parenteral nutrition. B) It reduces length of hospital stay. C) It does not reduce length of hospital stay. D) It reduces mortality.

Nursing

After evacuation of an epidural hematoma, a patient's intracranial pressure (ICP) is being moni-tored with an intraventricular catheter. Which information obtained by the nurse is most im-portant to communicate to the health care provider?

a. Pulse 102 beats/min b. Temperature 101.6° F c. Intracranial pressure 15 mm Hg d. Mean arterial pressure 90 mm Hg

Nursing