A patient taking phenytoin begins to exhibit nystagmus and diplopia. The nurse would need to assess the patient for:
a. other signs of phenytoin toxicity.
b. signs of an impending seizure.
c. cardiac dysrhythmias.
d. hirsutism.
a
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Why is the postterm neonate at risk for cold stress?
a. Inadequate vernix caseosa b. Hypoxia from a deteriorated placenta c. Polycythemia d. Fat stores have been used in utero for nourishment
The nurse is caring for a client recovering from surgery to repair a detached retina. In which position should the client be placed?
A) Prone B) Flat C) Semi-Fowler on the affected side D) Semi-Fowler on the unaffected side
A patient with a spinal cord injury complains to a nurse of the inability to experience an erection. The nurse explains, "The _____ component of the nervous system has been affected by your in-jury."
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
A very concerned 14-year-old boy presents to the clinic because of an enlargement of his left breast
Except for the breast enlargement,the rest of the history and physical was reported as normal. The most appropriate intervention for the nurse to implement next would be to inform the child that 1. a pediatric endocrine consult isbeing arranged. 2. the health practitioner is arranging asurgical consult for their son. 3. this is a normal finding in adolescentmales and that the breast tissue generally regresses by the time of full sexual maturity. 4. his condition is related to a high fatdiet and that limiting fat intake usually will resolve the enlargement over a period of a couple of months.