A client with a history of complex partial seizures presents to the clinic for a follow-up visit. What manifestations of this type of seizure disorder might the nurse observe in this client?
A. Automatisms
B. Blank staring
C. Sudden loss of muscle tone
D. Brief jerking of the extremities
A
Automatisms are characteristic of partial seizures. These behaviors consist of lip smacking, pat-ting, and picking at clothing.
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Abuse should be reported by ________________________
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A series of medication errors occurred on a care area and are believed to be caused by the redesign of the unit dose delivery system
Who should the nurse manager expect to participate when conducting a root cause analysis of these occurrences? (Select all that apply.) 1. Nurse manager 2. Pharmacy director 3. Nurses who made the medication errors 4. Person who delivered the unit dose device 5. Pharmacist responsible for filling the unit dose device
When a patient is taking a traditional antipsychotic medication, the nurse should assess carefully for EPSEs, particularly
a. akathisia. b. mydriasis. c. hypotension. d. constipation.
A couple is requesting fertility counseling. The nurse practitioner has identified the factors listed below in the woman's health history, and knows which of them could be contributing to the couple's infertility?
1. The client is 38 years old. 2. The client was 13 years old when she started her menses. 3. The client works as a dental hygienist 3 days a week. 4. The client jogs 2 miles a day.