When documenting the findings of a neurologic assessment, which of the following would be most important?
A) Verify the data before documenting.
B) Describe the client's response.
C) Label the client's behavior.
D) Record objective data primarily.
B
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A) Turn the patient on his or her side and perform oral suctioning. B) Maintain the patient's current position and perform deep suctioning. C) Administer an antiemetic as ordered and closely monitor the patient for further vomiting. D) Assist the anesthesiologist with extubating the patient.
The nurse is screening clients at a health fair. Which client is at highest risk for the development of colon cancer?
a. Older white client with irritable bowel syndrome b. Middle-aged African-American client who smokes cigars c. Middle-aged Asian client who travels and eats out frequently d. Older American Indian client taking hor-mone replacement therapy
Rumination disorder is a poorly understood condition of young children. This refers to
A) a habit of eating nonfood substances. B) excessive worrying about friendships. C) fear of moving objects. D) rechewing undigested food.
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A. Amphetamines stimulate the release of norepinephrine and dopamine from the nerve endings and prevent the reuptake of these back into the nerve endings. B. Amphetamines stimulate the release of serotonin from the nerve endings and increase the reuptake of serotonin back into the nerve endings. C. Amphetamines stimulate the release of epinephrine and acetylcholine from the nerve endings and prevent the reuptake of these back into the nerve endings. D. None of the above are correct.