The nurse assesses for which clinical manifestation in a client with multiple sclerosis (MS) of the relapsing type?
a. Absence of periods of remission
b. Attacks becoming increasingly frequent
c. Absence of active disease manifestations
d. Gradual neurologic symptoms without remission
B
The classic picture of relapsing-remitting MS is characterized by increasingly frequent attacks. The other manifestations do not correlate with a relapsing type of MS.
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1. "If I am to be successful in leadership, I should make sure no followers are friends." 2. "Most people would not be able to tell if I only pretend to be interested in them." 3. "Relationship building is essential to successful leadership." 4. "Leadership means I can delegate tasks I do not want to do."
A nurse is reviewing gerontologic considerations relating to the care of patients with dermatologic problems. What vulnerability results from the age-related loss of subcutaneous tissue?
A) Decreased resistance to ultraviolet radiation B) Increased vulnerability to infection C) Diminished protection of tissues and organs D) Increased risk of skin malignancies
The nurse determines that a 10-month-old child is experiencing pain. What did the nurse assess in this child? (Select all that apply.)
A) Pulls on the ear B) Pale oral mucosa C) Vomiting formula D) Cries when being held E) Turns head from side to side
A client who receives preformed antibodies from a donor develops which type of immunity?
1. Active 2. Cellular 3. Passive 4. Memory