The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a brain tumor on symptoms to immediately report to her physician. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. New onset of seizures
2. One-sided weakness
3. Loss of balance
4. Problems with vision
5. Inability to talk
6. Loss of appetite
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Brain tumor symptoms that require immediate attention include new onset of seizures, slow progressing hemiparesis, gait or balance disturbances, visual problems, hearing loss, and aphasia. Loss of appetite is not a brain tumor symptom.
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A) "This is normal following childbirth and may last up to a year." B) "This is of concern, and you should follow up with your physician." C) "This hair loss is permanent." D) "This may be the sign of a serious disease."
What are the fluid compartment consequences of hypertonic dehydration?
A. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume contracts B. ECF compartment volume contracts, ICF volume remains the same C. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume contracts D. ECF compartment volume expands, ICF volume remains the same
While assisting with the admission of a new resident to the long-term care facility, the nurse notes the patient's feet are moist with dry skin on the heels. The toenails are long and brittle. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. File the nails. b. Dry feet well. c. Apply lotion to the feet. d. Soak feet in warm water.
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client in her second trimester. By how much should the nurse expect the client to increase her energy intake per day?
A) 340 kilocalories per day B) 452 kilocalories per day C) 1,000 kilocalories per day D) 500 kilocalories per day