You are transferring a patient to convalescent care following a stroke. The patient is aphasic. You should also expect that the patient will exhibit:
A) Complete deafness
B) Hearing deficits because of sensorineural impairment
C) Changes in visual acuity
D) Difficulty in comprehending speech
Answer: D) Difficulty in comprehending speech
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A) Erythrocytes B) Lymphatic fluid C) Surfactant D) Pleural fluid
The nurse alerts the patient to what adverse effect of tizanidine (Zanaflex) that could cause injury?
A) Constipation B) Dry mouth C) Fatigue D) Hypotension
Which of the following suggests that a vendor is reliable?
1. The vendor is willing to provide customized services for the institution at a reasonable negotiable fee. 2. The vendor is knowledgeable about the system and provides additional information without prompting. 3. The vendor provides a contact list of previous customers, but none are willing to be interviewed. 4. The vendor addresses all requirements for the system and quickly provides answers for questions.
When administering nose drops, the bulb of the dropper should be slanted:
a. toward the client's jaw. b. toward the client's nose. c. in the most comfortable manner for the nurse and client. d. in the most comfortable manner for the client.