A patient is being treated for a common neurological disease that is characterized by abnormal cell firing in the brain. For what should the nurse assess in this patient?
A. Seizures
B. Headache
C. Loss of consciousness
D. Decerebrate posturing
Answer: A
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a. placing an unlabeled syringe on the medication cart. b. following the six rights of medication administration. c. leaving a medication with the patient only when family is there. d. always charting medications before the end of shift.
The nurse is teaching a nutrition class and knows the students understand the content of the lecture on nutrition and diabetes when a student is heard to say, "Nutrition therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for" which of the following?
A) Pregnant diabetics C) Type 2 diabetics B) Type 1 diabetics D) All diabetics
A nurse is caring for a client who is placed in traction following an accident. What is the
purpose of traction? A) Provides strength to the body part in traction B) Reduces potential for skin breakdown C) Supports the body to reduce pressure on bony prominences D) Keeps the body part in proper alignment
Which injury prevention strategies should the nurse include in the plan of care for a pediatric client who is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy?
1. Develop a home fire evacuation plan. 2. Provide information regarding oxygen safety. 3. Recommend the use of portable generator. 4. Teach safe transfer methods. 5. Perform neurovascular checks every 2 hours.