The nurse is aware that the signs and symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) occur following a virus infection at about _____ days postinfection
a. 2 to 3
b. 7
c. 10 to 21
d. 30
C
GBS symptoms occur 10 to 21 days after viral infection.
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A nurse cares for a client who is recovering from a single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) with a radiopharmaceutical agent. Which statement should the nurse include when discussing the plan of care with this client?
a. "You may return to your previous activity level immediately." b. "You are radioactive and must use a private bathroom." c. "Frequent assessments of the injection site will be completed." d. "We will be monitoring your renal functions closely."
A confused patient has been restrained because of combativeness and hyperactivity. What skin assessment may occur as a result of the restraints?
a. Lentigines b. Senile purpura c. Senile angiomas d. Seborrheic keratoses
The nurse instructs the patient about skin massage and the gate-control theory of pain. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to include for patient understanding of the nonpharmacological pain-relief methods?
A) The gate control mechanism is located at the pain site. B) Pain perception is decreased if anxiety is present. C) The gate control mechanism opens so all the stimuli pass through to the brain. D) This is a technique to prevent the painful stimuli from entering the brain.
A postpartum woman is having difficulty voiding for the first time after giving birth. Which of the following would be least effective in helping to stimulate voiding?
A) Pouring warm water over her perineal area B) Having her hear the sound of water running nearby C) Placing her hand in a basin of cool water D) Standing her in the shower with the warm water on