A student nurse questions the nurse about the difference between a quadriplegic and a tetraplegic patient. The nurse correctly reports that a tetraplegic patient:
a. has fewer fine motor movements.
b. can experience pain in paralyzed parts.
c. is more easily rehabilitated.
d. means the same as a quadriplegic.
D
Tetraplegia is the newer term for the old term quadriplegia.
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1. Agoraphobia 2. Somatic complaints 3. Focus on violence 4. Poor self-care 5. Poor school performance
Which question has priority when assessing a client for risk factors related to the use of sildenafil (Viagra)?
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The nurse reviews the functions of the gastrointestinal system for a patient with celiac disease. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching has been effective?
1. "The stomach begins the process of absorbing nutrients." 2. "The stomach turns food into liquid so it can be digested." 3. "The stomach begins the digestion of carbohydrates." 4. "The stomach secretes sulfuric acid."
The school health nurse planned to have a "parenthood" class in the higher class levels. The nurse knows that having a low–birth-weight baby is correlated with several factors, including
A. Being an athlete engaging in exercise. B. Early prenatal care. C. Number of sexual partners. D. Use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.