The term used to describe a state of mental dullness, confusion, or being in a daze is ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
stupor
Stupor describes a state of mental dullness, confusion, or being in a daze.
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A) "Make sure to take your glasses off from time to time to allow your eyes to rest." B) "Remove your glasses with both hands and lay them with the lens upright on the surface." C) "Clean the glasses every day with a mild soap and water or commercial cleaning agent." D) "Use paper towels or tissues to dry and periodically clean the lenses.
An abnormal finding related to the size and symmetry of the breasts is which of the following?
a. enlargement of the breast on the side of the dominant arm b. nipples pointing upward and laterally c. significant unilateral reduction of breast tissue d. supernumerary nipples
A client is recovering from a cardiac catheterization. During the client's recovery period, nursing interventions should focus on the prevention and detection of which common problems?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving an infusion of botulinum antitoxin after consuming botulinum toxin in contaminated food. The patient has developed double vision, slurred speech, and upper body muscle weakness
The patient's spouse asks the nurse what the antitoxin will do. Which response is correct? a. "The antitoxin is an antidote to the botu-linum toxin." b. "This medication helps restore strength in weakened muscles." c. "This infusion will help prevent further nerve damage." d. "The antitoxin will reverse the symptoms within a couple of days."