An excessive amount of dry, white flakes from the scalp is:
a. Alopecia
b. Dandruff
c. Pediculosis
d. Hirsutism
B
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To address these symptoms, the nurse might consult the prescribing health care provider to suggest a change to: a. haloperidol (Haldol). b. olanzapine (Zyprexa). c. diphenhydramine (Benadryl). d. chlorpromazine (Thorazine).
As part of the diagnostic workup for a client's long-standing vertigo, a clinician wants to gauge the eye movements that occur in the client. Which of the following tests is the clinician most likely to utilize?
A) Romberg test B) Rotational tests C) Electronystagmography (ENG) D) Caloric stimulation
A patient being treated for a traumatic brain injury is febrile with a temperature of 100°F. What is the priority nursing intervention?
1. Culture the patient's urine. 2. Contact the primary healthcare provider. 3. Administer the prn antipyretic. 4. Have the patient cough and deep breathe more frequently.
How long would it be before Mrs. S would start to eat again and what progression from TF to po feedings would you recommend?