Assessment of a pt with a lower spinal cord injury confirms that the pt has paralysis of the bilateral lower extremities. How does the nurse document this finding?
a. paraparesis
b. paraplegia
c. quadriparesis
d. quadriplegia
Answer: b. paraplegia
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The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old boy who has epilepsy with no sign of the seizure activity abating. Which of the following will the child need most?
A) Multiple corrective surgeries to slowly remove diseased parts of his brain B) Physical, occupational, and speech therapy to maximize his potential C) Support for maintaining self-esteem because of his altered lifestyle D) Hyperventilation therapy to counteract the periods of decreased oxygenation
A patient presents to the emergency department following a motor vehicle crash and suffers a right femur fracture
The leg is stabilized in a full leg cast. Otherwise, the patient has no other major injuries, is in good health, and reports only moderate discomfort. Which is the most pertinent nursing diagnosis the nurse will include in the plan of care? a. Posttrauma syndrome b. Constipation c. Acute pain d. Anxiety
The nurse is caring for a patient who will be receiving PN. To reduce the risk of developing sepsis, the nurse
a. Takes down a running bag of TPN after 36 hours. b. Runs lipids for no longer than 24 hours. c. Wears a sterile mask when changing the CVC dressing. d. Wears clean gloves when changing the CVC dressing.