When obtaining a health history from a patient with a neurological problem, the nurse is likely to elicit the most valid response from the patient with which question?
a. "Do you have any sensations of pins and needles in your feet?"
b. "Does the pain radiate from your back into your legs?"
c. "Can you describe the sensations you are having in your head?"
d. "Do you ever have any nausea or dizziness?"
C
For patients with suspected neurological conditions, the presence of many symptoms or subjective data may be significant.
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1. Apply an emollient to the area at least once daily. 2. Take antibiotics for 3 weeks of each month. 3. Take a warm shower each morning and again before bedtime. 4. Have allergy testing performed.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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As part of the preparation, the nurse explains that Kayla will not be able to talk because of an endotracheal tube but that she will be able to talk when it is removed. This explanation is: a. Unnecessary. b. The surgeon's responsibility. c. Too stressful for a young child. d. An appropriate part of the child's preparation.