The nurse points out the important difference between metabolically induced coma and structurally induced coma is that metabolically induced coma results in
a. abnormal posturing.
b. absent corneal reflex.
c. exaggerated deep tendon reflexes.
d. symmetrical motor manifestations.
D
Coma caused by a metabolic disorder more often is manifested as the presence of bilateral or symmetrical findings because the disorder affects the entire brain rather than just one section.
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a. 1-week detoxification program b. Long-term outpatient therapy c. 12-step self-help program d. Residential program
A strategy to improve patient care and reduce hospital costs through coordination of care is termed:
a. clinical pathways. c. primary nursing. b. case management. d. utilization review.
The nurse assists and educates nursing students about the structure and function of the sensory system. The nurse is tracing the path of light rays as they enter the eye and focus on the retina to the nursing students
Based on this information, the nurse should tell the students that which part of the brain is responsible for receiving visual information via the optic nerve? A) Temporal lobe B) Parietal lobe C) Occipital lobe D) Cerebellum
The nurse is providing care for a patient with expressive aphasia. What should the nurse expect to find in the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Speak loudly. b. Use a picture board. c. Obtain an interpreter. d. Provide pencil and paper. e. Speak slowly and clearly. f. Gesture or pantomime the message.