The nurse is assessing a client with an early onset of multiple sclerosis (MS). Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see?
a. Hyperresponsive reflexes
b. Excessive somnolence
c. Nystagmus
d. Heat intolerance
C
Early signs and symptoms of MS include changes in motor skills, vision, and sensation. The other manifestations are later signs of MS.
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A nurse is caring for a client with meningitis. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor to identify potential complications of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sodium level b. Liver enzymes c. Clotting factors d. Cardiac enzymes e. Creatinine level
Patients who are transplant recipients or who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or chronic inflammatory conditions may develop secondary Cushing syndrome because of
a. pharmacologic glucocorticoids. c. cortisol. b. pharmacologic mineralocorticoids. d. aldosterone.
To assist older adults to meet their needs for sexuality, the nurse should recognize that the great-est impact on the sexuality of older adults is:
1. Therapeutic medications may alter sexual function 2. Sexual interest declines and then fades completely with age 3. Physiological changes do not adversely influence sexual activity 4. Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases is no longer an issue
Legal standards are
A. moral codes of conduct. B. guides to lawful behavior. C. ethical codes of conduct. D. voluntary agreements for workers.