When assessing movement, strength, and coordination, the nurse notes that the patient has twitching of muscles while at rest. This type of involuntary movement is called
A) tremors.
B) clonus.
C) fasciculation.
D) none of the above.
C
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The nurse administers bethanechol (Duvoid, Urecholine) to treat what condition?
A) Hypertension B) Urinary retention C) Bradycardia D) Asthma
The nurse should instruct an older adult who is using diet as a complementary therapy to control cardiovascular disease to:
a. reduced potassium intake and increased protein intake. b. increased carbohydrate and decreased protein intake. c. reduced water intake and increased salt intake. d. reduced fat intake and decreased salt intake.
The clinic nurse is teaching a pregnant client about her iron supplement. Which information is included in the teaching? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Iron does not affect the gastrointestinal tract. 2. A stool softener might be needed. 3. Start a low dose, and increase it gradually. 4. Expect the stools to be black and bloody. 5. Iron absorption is poor if taken with meals.
The nurse manager is identifying actions to improve the quality of sleep for patients on the care area. Which extrinsic factor should be identified as affecting sleep?
A. Rumination B. Disease process C. Emotional state D. Noise