A client with myasthenia gravis demonstrates diplopia, ptosis, and dysphagia. The client is ordered to receive pyridostigmine bromide (Mestinon). What would indicate a positive outcome?
a. Increase in the ability to sleep
b. Decrease in muscle weakness
c. Increase in hemiparesis
d. Decrease in metabolic rate
ANS: B
A decrease in weakness would indicate a positive response.
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A) "Babies born by cesarean section have more respiratory complications because they do not have the benefit of having the mucus in their lungs removed by the pressure experienced in the birth canal." B) "There is no scientific reason for this occurrence." C) "All babies are different so it is unwise to make comparisons." D) "The pain medication given during the surgery may have contributed to the mucus build up."
What influence did Loretta Ford and Henry Silver have on the nursing profession?
a. Advocated for laws allowing autonomous practice b. Created a major scholarship for nursing education c. Designed the first doctoral nursing program d. Opened the first nurse practitioner program
MC Promoting the community's health within the framework of a voluntary agency while emphasizing spirituality as a component of health is considered
A. District nursing. B. Faith community nursing. C. Holistic nursing. D. Spiritual nursing.
The nurse knows which evaluation best represents that the client has learned a new skill?
a. The client states understanding and passes a written test. b. The client organizes materials needed and gives return demonstration. c. The client verbalizes items needed and how to perform skill. d. The client nods when asked about process and assists with clean up.