A patient has a spinal cord injury at C4. What should the healthcare professional assess as the priority in this patient?
a. Blood pressure
b. Respirations
c. Pulse
d. Temperature
Ans: b. Respirations
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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a. Nourish and protect the spermatozoa. b. Provide lubrication during sexual intercourse. c. Transport spermatozoa from the seminiferous tubules to the epididymis. d. Enhance sperm motility by neutralizing the acidity of the vas deferens and the vagina.
A child is diagnosed with severe allergic rhinitis. Which of the following manifestations would the nurse most likely assess in this client?
1. Edematous neck glands 2. Reduced hearing 3. Pruritis 4. Frequent wiping of the nose with the palm of the hand
A patient with schizophrenia has been nonadherent with his home medication regimen. He requires frequent admissions to the intensive psychiatric unit for treatment of acute psychotic episodes
Which medication regimen would be appropriate for this patient? a. Daily home nursing visits to administer the prescribed oral medication b. Continuous inpatient hospitalization for medication therapy c. Administration of depot antipsychotic medication d. Subcutaneous medication administration