A neurologist who is testing a patient for neurological deficits has her close her eyes and then hands her a stethoscope. He asks her to identify the object by touch, but she cannot do so
The nurse, observing this result, should suspect possible damage to which part of the brain?
A) Cerebellum
B) Temporal lobe
C) Frontal lobe
D) Parietal lobe
D
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a. The thorax is barrel shaped. b. The costal margin is greater than 90?. c. The accessory muscles are used during inspiration and expiration. d. The ribs articulate with the sternum at a 45? angle.
A nurse is caring for a client with bronchial asthma who is also an avid soccer player
What should the nurse include in the client education? A) Use inhalers, as prescribed, before rigorous sports activities B) Wear a facemask during sports activities C) Interactions with foods are not a concern with bronchial asthma D) Avoid participating in any sports
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone surgery for a broken leg and has a cast in place. What should the nurse do to prevent skin impairment?
a. Assess surfaces exposed to the edges of the cast for pressure areas. b. Keep the patient's blood pressure low to prevent overperfusion of tissue. c. Do not allow turning in bed because that may lead to redislocation of the leg. d. Restrict the patient's dietary intake to reduce the number of times on the bedpan.
The student nurse is researching relapsing-progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). What characteristic(s) is/are typical of this form of the disease? (Select all that apply.)
a. Steadily worsens b. Partial remissions c. Clear, acute relapses d. Temporary minor improvements e. Long plateau periods