A pt with MG has been referred to a surgeon for a procedure that may improve the pt's symptoms. Which procedure does the nurse anticipate will be recommended for this pt?
a. percutaneous stereotactic rhizotomy
b. thymectomy
c. resecting severed nerve ends
d. partial or complete severance of a nerve
Answer: b. thymectomy
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1. Whether the client had a flu shot recently 2. The number of medications prescribed for the client 3. How the client's symptoms are expressed at home 4. The type of soap the client prefers to use
What is the highest priority of care in the prehospital setting for clients suffering from heat exhaustion (after airway assessment)?
A. Start intravenous fluids to hydrate the client. B. Immerse the client in ice water. C. Remove the client from physical activity and put him or her in a cool place. D. Wait for paramedics to arrive and place the client in an air-conditioned vehicle.
The nurse caring for a 4479 g (9 lbs, 14 oz) infant of a diabetic mother who was born by cesarean delivery 3 hours ago observes a respiratory rate of 90 breaths/minute, nasal flaring, and expiratory grunting
She reports the findings and recognizes that the newborn most likely has: a. Hypothyroidism b. Hypoglycemia c. Transient tachypnea of the newborn d. Neonatal sepsis
Evidence-based practice typically involves weighing various types of evidence in an effort to determine best evidence. Most evidence hierarchies put which systematic review at the pinnacle?
A) Randomized controlled trials B) Program evaluations C) Clinical practice guidelines D) Meta-analyses of multiple clinical trials