A nurse is caring for a comatose patient. What can happen to the feet if they are unsupported in the dorsiflexed position?
A) heel extension and pain C) plantar extension and arch loss
B) toe contractures and numbness D) plantar flexion and footdrop
D
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The ultrasound of a client in her 28th week of gestation indicates that the placenta extends into the myometrium. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following conditions?
A) Placenta increta B) Placenta previa C) Abruptio placentae D) Placenta percreta
The nurse is obtaining a focused head and neck interview on a client. Which should the nurse ask the client to assess their internal environment?
A. "Have you ever had irradiation to your neck?" B. "Have you been exposed to chemicals in the work place?" C. "Do you use any home remedies?" D. "Does anyone smoke in the home environment?"
The primary mechanism of action of gabapentin is ________.
A. blockade of Ca++ ion channels B. increased reuptake of GABA back into its nerve endings C. inactivation of Na+ ion channels D. increased release of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate
During swallowing, chewing, yawning, or jaw movement, the ________ tube is opened to equalize air pressure on both sides of the eardrum.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).