The patient with spastic paralysis is unaware of the involuntary movements.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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A nurse cares for a client who recently completed genetic testing and received a negative result. The client states, "I feel guilty because so many of my family members are carriers of this disease and I am not." How should the nurse respond?
a. "You are not genetically predisposed for this disease but you could still become ill. Let's discuss a plan for prevention." b. "Since many of your family members are carriers, you should undergo further testing to verify the results are accurate." c. "We usually encourage clients to participate in counseling after receiving test results. Can I arrange this for you?" d. "It is normal to feel this way. I think you should share this news with your family so that they can support you."
The nurse provides dietary teaching for a client diagnosed with end-stage renal failure, and confirms that the information was understood when the client chooses a diet:
1. Low in fat and calories and high in protein. 2. Low in sodium and protein with increased calories. 3. With reduced calories, low in fat and protein. 4. High in iron, low-calorie, and high-fat.
Opioids such as hydromorphone, fentanyl, and meperidine can cause excessive CNS de-pression in both the mother and newborn
Opioid antagonists such as naloxone (Narcan) can promptly reverse the CNS depressant effects, especially respiratory depression. The RN should use caution in administering naloxone to opioid dependent women in labor. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are removing an IV catheter from a
patient prescribed carbamazepine (Tegretol). What safety technique will you apply while completing this procedure? a. Place a 2 by 2 dressing over the site with extra tape. b. Hold pressure on the IV site for at least a minute or until the bleeding stops. c. Ask the patient to hold pressure over the IV site for at least 30 seconds. d. Put a Band-Aid over the site after to catheter is removed to prevent infection.