A patient has an injury that affects the posterior sensory nerve columns of the spinal cord. What will the nurse most likely assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Alteration in the perception of position
B) Changes in the perception of vibration
C) Change in pain perception
D) Alteration in temperature sense
E) Loss of depth perception
A, B
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A) 50 mL B) 1.5 mL C) 5 mL D) 0.5 mL
Evaluating client learning is an ongoing and final process that measures learning:
1. Based on written tests. 2. Against learning goals that were selected. 3. Client contract. 4. Strategies used.
The nurse is planning an exercise class for a group of young adults. When promoting the benefits of regular exercise, which topics will the nurse include?
Select all that apply. 1. Reducing risk of cardiovascular disease. 2. Reducing risk of skin cancer. 3. Reducing risk of colon cancer. 4. Reducing risk of renal disease. 5. Reduced risk of hypertension.
Culture plays a strong role in determining whether a patient will be willing to communicate if he or she is in pain or how severe the pain may be. Therefore, a nurse understands that extra time may need to be taken to determine the pain level of
1. An older South African woman 2. A young Irishman 3. A young Saudi woman 4. An older Latina woman