The nurse observes a client that stops talking mid-sentence and has a blank stare for 5 seconds. Which should the nurse suspect has occurred?
A. Simple partial seizure
B. Status epilepticus
C. Petit mal seizure
D. Drop attack
Answer: C
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A) Report all other drugs and alternative therapies he or she is taking. B) Use safety measures due to possible dizziness, headache, and drowsiness. C) Cover the head at extremes of temperature. D) Plan for appropriate exercise regimens. E) Avoid being alone as much as possible.
While working in a senior center associated with a major manufacturing company, the nurse as-sumes responsibility for assessing clients for expected role transitions. The transition that would receive priority in this setting would be:
1. Loss of sexuality 2. Immobility 3. Retirement 4. Caregiver support
An important development that affects maternity nursing is integrative health care, which:
a. Seeks to provide the same health care for all racial and ethnic groups. b. Blends complementary and alternative therapies with conventional Western treatment. c. Focuses on the disease or condition rather than the background of the client. d. Has been mandated by Congress.
Which of the following would be an appropriate method of communicating with an older adult who has a communication barrier?
a. Shout. b. Use elderspeak. c. Speak at a very slow rate. d. Allow time for the patient to respond.