A normal Babinski response in an adult male is
A) plantar flexion of toes.
B) plantar extension of toes.
C) palmar flexion of fingers.
D) palmar extension of fingers.
A
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Which instructions should a nurse provide to a patient just before a scheduled spirometry test? (Select all that apply.)
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Consider the following essentials of care after a patient has overdosed on drugs, and rank them in the order of their importance
a. Eliminate the substance from the body. b. Stabilize the patient. c. Reverse the toxic substance's effects and manage any complications. d. Identify the toxic substance. e. Support the patient and significant others (physically and psychologically).