Which adjunctive diagnostic test should be used in the work-up of a patient with suspected Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or transient epileptic amnesia?
a. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
b. Noncontrast computed tomography (CT)
c. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis
d. Electroencephalogram (EEG)
D
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A) Use a pillbox to store daily medication. B) Sit on the edge of the chair and rise slowly. C) Do not operate a motor vehicle. D) Take the medication at the same time daily.
If a reviewer is asking "What implications do the findings have for practice?", which phase of the research critique is represented?
a. Analysis b. Comparison c. Comprehension d. Evaluation
A patient undergoing chemotherapy complains of nausea and asks the nurse whether there are any complementary and alternative therapies that may help. Which therapy should the nurse recommend to the patient?
a. Green tea b. Acupuncture c. Black cohosh d. Chiropractic therapy
The nurse is caring for an unconscious patient. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient when the cough reflex disappears?
A. Close observation as the patient is fed B. Intubation and mechanical ventilation C. Continuous pulse oximetry instead of intubation D. Frequent suctioning with a tonsil-tip suction device