After assessing a client, a nurse documents the state of awareness as confused. What part of the brain controls awareness?
A) Cranial nerves
B) Reticular activating system
C) Hypothalamus
D) Medulla
Ans: B
To receive stimuli and respond appropriately, the brain must be alert or aroused. The reticular activating system (RAS) mediates arousal.
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A) "A gel will be applied to your abdomen and a microphone-like device will be moved over the area to identify problem areas.". B) "A solution will be wiped on your cervix to identify any abnormal cells, which will be visualized with a magnifying instrument.". C) "Scrapings of tissue will be obtained and placed on slides to be examined under the microscope.". D) "After you receive anesthesia, a small device will be inserted into your abdomen near your belly button to obtain tissue samples.".
To assist the client with Parkinson's disease to reduce tremor, the nurse suggests that the client
a. clasp arms about self and squeeze. b. sleep on the non-tremorous side. c. tightly hold change in the pocket. d. visualize stilling the tremor.
Research done on increasing the effectiveness of client teaching has found that the type of nutritional counseling that is most effective is that done by whom?
A) Nurses and dietitians C) Dietitians alone B) Physicians D) The client's family
The nurse in the outpatient clinic notes that the following patients have not received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Which patients should the nurse plan to teach about benefits of the vaccine (select all that apply)?
a. 24-year-old man who has a history of genital warts b. 18-year-old man who has had one male sexual partner c. 28-year-old woman who has never been sexually active d. 20-year-old woman who has a newly diagnosed Chlamydia infection e. 30-year-old woman whose sexual partner has a history of genital warts