Which condition(s) may cause seizures? (Select all that apply.)
a. Stroke
b. Cerebral tumor
c. Hyperpyrexia
d. Epilepsy
e. Metabolic toxicity
A, B, C, D, E
Stroke, cerebral tumors, hyperpyrexia, epilepsy, and metabolic toxicity are conditions that may all potentially cause seizures.
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A nurse is caring for a dying client. The client's spouse states, "I think he is choking to death." How should the nurse respond?
a. "Do not worry. The choking sound is normal during the dying process." b. "I will administer more morphine to keep your husband comfortable." c. "I can ask the respiratory therapist to suction secretions out through his nose." d. "I will have another nurse assist me to turn your husband on his side."
A postpartum woman is not immune to rubella. What will the nurse expect?
a. The rubella virus vaccine should be administered before discharge. b. The woman should receive the rubella virus vaccine at her 6-week postpartum checkup. c. The woman should be instructed not to get pregnant until she receives the rubella vaccine. d. No intervention is indicated at this time because the woman is not at risk for rubella.
Which solution(s) can be used on a wet-to-dry dressing? (Select all that apply.)
a. Normal saline b. Lactated Ringer c. Acetic acid d. Dakin e. Lysol
A mother is concerned about her infant's spitting up. Which suggestion would be most appropriate?
A) "Put the infant in an infant seat after eating." B) "Limit burping to once during a feeding." C) "Feed the same amount but space out the feedings." D) "Keep the baby sitting up for about 30 minutes afterwards."