A new, yet unproven, theory relating to schizophrenia suggests that viruses experienced by a woman during her pregnancy may contribute to the child's risk for having schizophrenia
You are preparing a young primipara who has read about this new theory. She asks you, "Nurse, how can I be sure my baby won't be crazy?" A helpful response to this young woman might be:
A) "We don't know the causes, so there's no way you can know."
B) "Crazy? Your baby won't be born 'crazy.'"
C) "Why are you so concerned?"
D) "The best defense for you right now is to take good care of yourself during your pregnancy. Please ask the doctor for more specific instructions on care."
D
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a. Keep the light on in the bathroom at night. b. Order a bedside commode for the client. c. Put the client on a toileting schedule. d. Use siderails to keep the client in bed.
The nurse documents in the client chart that the client has an intermittent fever. Based on this information, what does the student nurse know about the assigned client's fever?
A) A temperature that alternates between a fever and a normal or subnormal reading B) A temperature that rises several degrees above normal and returns to normal or near normal C) A temperature that stays elevated D) A sudden drop from fever to normal temperature
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of severe acute diverticulitis. Which assessment finding should the nurse expect this client to exhibit?
A) Lower left quadrant pain and a low-grade fever. B) Severe pain at McBurney's point and nausea. C) Abdominal pain and intermittent tenesmus. D) Exacerbations of severe diarrhea.
Sarah comes into the office with a severe headache, fever, delirium, nausea, vomiting, and a stiff neck. Which physical maneuver will you perform to help determine a diagnosis?
A. Kernig's sign B. Hoover's sign C. Hoffman's sign D. Babinski's reflex