You are caring for a 70-year-old patient who had a stroke and are concerned with the emotional and physical well-being of that patient. The emotional responses of a patient who has suffered a left CVA would be affected by:
A) The patient's ability to understand the condition
B) The location of the lesion
C) The patient's personality type before the stroke
D) The relationship of the patient and his or her spouse
C
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The nurse is preparing a client to have his cast cut off after having it for 6 weeks to treat a fracture tibia. What should the nurse inform the client prior to the cast being removed?
A) The leg will look as it did prior to the cast being applied. B) The leg will look moist and will have small bumps that will go away in a few days. C) The skin may be covered with a yellowish crust that will shed in a few days. D) The leg strength is enforced by the wearing of the cast.
The nurse assessing clients for nutritional status is aware that a client would need a more in-depth analysis when the client complains of frequent nutrition-related manifestations, including (Select all that apply)
a. abdominal pain. b. changes in weight or appetite. c. diarrhea. d. indigestion. e. nausea and vomiting.
If the patient is given only a partial dose of medication from a prefilled syringe, the remainder is kept to
be used for the next dose. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is examining the eyes of a newborn infant. If the nurse notes the absence of the red reflex, what is the next best action?
a. Notify the physician. b. Document the finding in the records. c. Recheck the reflex after several hours. d. Monitor the eye movements and pupil reactions closely.