A spinal cord lesion that is complete results in
A) total loss of voluntary muscle control below the level of injury.
B) total loss of sensation below the level of injury.
C) total loss of voluntary muscle control and sensation above the level of injury.
D) a and b are correct.
D
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a. It prevent osteoporosis. b. It decreases vaginal lubrication. c. It raises the level of low-density lipoproteins. d. It raises the level of high-density lipoproteins.
A newly admitted patient required seclusion immediately on entering the inpatient unit. What criteria would the nurse use to decide when to discontinue the use of seclusion?
a. Seclusion can be discontinued when the patient seems calm. b. Discontinuation is based on outcomes developed for each patient. c. Seclusion continues until the patient has been calm for at least 4 hours. d. Seclusion lasts until the physician orders its discontinuation.
To perform direct (immediate) percussion, you would make a light tapping motion against the patient's body part being percussed with the
a. finger pad of the index or middle finger of your dominant hand. b. finger pads of the index and middle fingers of your nondominant hand. c. percussion hammer. d. ulnar aspect of the closed fist of your dominant hand.
One responsibility of the RN in relation to the clinical pathway is to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and the patient's progress toward discharge
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