Abnormal movements, called ____________________, are the primary sign of Huntington's disease.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
chorea
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A nurse educator is teaching students the types of shock and associated causes. Which combination of shock type and causative factors are correct? Select all that apply
A) Hypovolemic shock; blood loss B) Obstructive shock; kidney stone C) Cardiogenic shock; myocardial infarction D) Anaphylactic shock; nuts E) Septic shock; infection F) Neurogenic shock; diabetes
What is the nurse researcher's primary concern in data collection for research?
a. Flexibility in data collection b. Consistency in data collection c. Accurate interpretation of data collected d. Averaging of numerical scores to reduce the effect of outliers
What is the priority safety measure to implement when a patient has been started on carbamazepine (Tegretol)?
a. Ask the patient about symptoms of nausea/vomiting. b. Monitor for and manage seizure activity. c. Assist the patient when getting out of bed. d. Always give this drug with food.
The perinatal nurse has assessed Neela, who has a twin pregnancy, and made the following determinations: blood pressure = 136/80; pulse rate = 84; fetal heart rates (FHRs) are between 138–146 bpm and 132–138 bpm; uterine contractions occur every
5–6 minutes, duration = 45 seconds, moderate strength. Neela's birth plan describes her wish to be involved in all decision-making throughout her labor and birth as well as her partner's wish to say a prayer in each infant's ear as soon after birth as possible (he is a Muslim). The perinatal nurse's appropriate actions would include a discussion with Neela and her partner about: A) The need for Neela to have an intravenous infusion administered throughout labor B) The emergent care the infants will require after birth that will not allow the time to pray C) The need for epidural analgesia during labor because of Neela's multiple gestation D) The gestational abilities of the twins at birth, the progress of Neela's labor and the nurse's ability to advocate for prayers if possible