A patient with multiple sclerosis is admitted to the unit. When the nurse assesses the patient, he notes that the patient is demonstrating involuntary rhythmic eye movements
What term will the nurse use when documenting these involuntary oscillations of the eye?
A) Vertigo
B) Tinnitus
C) Nystagmus
D) Dizziness
C
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A) Sedation B) Persistent cough C) Tachycardia D) Rash
The term that a nurse uses to refer to persons who fail to maintain treatment protocols is _____
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Spinal cord injuries and other neurologic disorders may cause erectile dysfunction. Possible treatment for this condition is a(n):
1. antihypertensive. 2. intraurethral catheter. 3. inflatable implant. 4. scrotal support.
The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has undergone colon resection surgery with a colostomy. Which statements by the client indicate that the instruction was understood? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will change the ostomy appliance daily and as needed." b. "I will use warm water and a soft wash-cloth to clean around the stoma." c. "I will start bicycling and swimming again once my incision has healed." d. "I will notify the doctor right away if any bleeding from the stoma occurs." e. "I will check the stoma regularly to make sure that it stays a deep red color." f. "I will avoid dairy products to reduce gas and odor in the pouch." g. "I will cut the flange so it fits snugly around the stoma to avoid skin break-down."