A patient with advanced Parkinson's disease may have
A. Lhermitte's sign.
B. nystagmus.
C. dementia.
D. vertigo.
Answer: C
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This causes the CNO to be concerned about which factor on these two units? 1. Lack of appropriate staffing when the manager is present 2. Recognition of the nurse's performance may be lacking 3. A lack of authentic leadership 4. The manager may have unrealistic attitudes about staff work levels.
A new mother asks the clinic nurse if she must continue giving her baby nystatin for thrush since the white lesions on his tongue have disappeared. The nurse replies:
a. "No. When the lesions have gone you may stop the nystatin." b. "Yes. You should continue it for the full 7 days." c. "No. Thrush is a self-limiting disorder and nystatin is given for comfort only." d. "Yes. The medication should be refilled for a second week of therapy."
In addition to depressed mood or loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, to be diagnosed as having a major depressive episode a client must exhibit at least four other symptoms, such as:
a. changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and feelings of worthlessness b. flight of ideas, body aches, feeling empty, and overeating c. suicidal ideations, threatening behavior, loss of control, and moderate anxiety d. difficulty making decisions, hallucinations, hyperactivity, and irritability
The nurse suggests that a patient recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) plan to start each day with
a. a warm bath followed by a short rest. b. a short routine of isometric exercises. c. active range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. d. stretching exercises to relieve joint stiffness.