Foot drop is a(n)
A) device placed between the mattresses used to keep the foot at a right angle.
B) injury to the posterior surface of the foot.
C) tightening of the calf muscle that causes the toes to point downward.
D) shelf attached to the base of a wheelchair to lower the foot to the floor.
C
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A) Numbness of fingers and decreased temperature B) Increased pulse rate and decreased blood pressure C) Increased temperature and decreased respiratory rate D) Decreased level of consciousness and increased respiratory rate
The trauma client is being released home to complete his recovery. The diet that has been ordered is a high-calorie, high-protein diet in small frequent meals throughout the day. What would be the best sample menu for lunch for this client?
A) Chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, milk, ice cream with chocolate sauce, and whipped cream B) New England clam chowder, black coffee, and pears in 100% pear juice C) Prime rib, baked potato with sour cream, a glass of white wine, and a piece of low fat cheesecake D) A smoothie made with yogurt, instant breakfast, skim milk and strawberries, and a cookie
Epispadias is:
A. a meatus opening on the dorsal side of the glans or shaft. B. a circumscribed collection of serous fluid in the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testes. C. undescended testes. D. an acute inflammation of the testes.
Which is the appropriate nursing intervention when providing care to a child, diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, who is edematous and on bed rest?
1. Monitor blood pressure every 30 minutes. 2. Reposition every 2 hours. 3. Limit visitors. 4. Encourage fluids.