The client diagnosed with migraine headaches asks the nurse why he sees flashing lights and his left side becomes numb or tingles. The nurse explains these symptoms are a/n:
1. Hallucination indicating possible mental illness.
2. Aura preceding the headache.
3. Transient ischemic attack (TIA).
4. Cranial nerve irritation.
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Rationale: These symptoms represent an aura, often warning of the onset of a migraine headache.
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1. "Herbal medicines are more likely to cause adverse reactions than prescription medications." 2. "Increasing the amount of herbal preparations can lead to overdose and toxicity." 3. "FDA does not regulate herbal remedies, therefore, ingredients are often unknown." 4. "Certain companies are better than others. Always buy a reputable brand."
Causes of anemia include: (Select all that apply.)
a. hypoxic states. b. blood loss. c. impaired production of red blood cells. d. increased destruction of red blood cells. e. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The breastfeeding client should be taught a safe method to remove her breast from the baby's mouth. Which suggestion by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Break the suction by inserting your finger into the corner of the infant's mouth. b. A popping sound occurs when the breast is correctly removed from the infant's mouth. c. Slowly remove the breast from the baby's mouth when the infant has fallen asleep and the jaws are relaxed. d. Elicit the Moro reflex in the baby to wake the baby up, and remove the breast when the baby cries.
Restraints are applied so that they are:
a. Loose enough for the person to get free of them b. Snug c. Tight d. The least restrictive