A patient with a positive Chvostek's sign most likely is experiencing which acid-base disturbance?
a. respiratory acidosis c. metabolic acidosis
b. respiratory alkalosis d. metabolic alkalosis
B
In respiratory alkalosis, the patient can develop hyperactive reflexes, tetany, a positive Chvostek's sign, a positive Trousseau's sign, vertigo, and unconsciousness.
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a. Adjusted to an environment without the spouse b. Put financial affairs in order c. Made plans for a lengthy trip d. Sought new relationships e. Acquired a job
The victim of domestic abuse tells the nurse, "I know my spouse didn't mean to hurt me. The situation just got out of hand." The nurse recognizes that the client is exhibiting which defense mechanism?
1. Intellectualization 2. Introjection 3. Projection 4. Minimization
In the male patient, the perineum is the area
A) from the penis to the anus. B) between the legs. C) on the bottom of the scrotum. D) between the scrotum and the anus.
The nurse is caring for a frustrated patient reports that she still involuntarily voids despite two surgeries to correct incontinence
Which statement indicates that the patient accurately under-stands the nurse's teaching about incontinence management after surgery? a. "I will avoid wearing pads that can cause skin breakdown." b. "I will talk to my health care provider about a pessary." c. "I will have to have an indwelling cathe-ter." d. "I will have to have another surgery."