Which musculoskeletal system physical examination finding is considered an age-related abnormality?
A) Tremor
B) Decreased arm swing with walking
C) Difficulty walking heal to toe
D) Absent reflexes
B
You might also like to view...
MC When a client becomes angry, your best intervention is to
A. Isolate the client until he calms down. B. Explore actions that meet the client's needs. C. Tell the client to stop the behavior if he expects a response from you. D. Remove the client from his room and take him to a quiet place.
A client tells the nurse, "I am not having normal bowel movements." When differentiating between what are normal and abnormal bowel habits, what indicators are the most important?
A) The consistency of stool and comfort when passing stool B) That the client has a bowel movement daily C) That the stool is formed and soft D) The client is able to fully evacuate with each bowel movement
You are the clinic nurse caring for a patient with myesthenia gravis. You know that patient/family education is a major part of the care of this patient because most of her care is given on an outpatient basis
When developing the teaching plan for this patient/family you would know that a priority factor in your education plan should be what? A) Medication management B) Fatigue and rest C) Coping D) Exacerbation management
Which of these outcomes would be most appropriate for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to slowed gastrointestinal motility secondary to pain medications?
a. Patient will have one soft, formed bowel movement by end of shift. b. Patient will not take any pain medications this shift. c. Patient will walk unassisted to bathroom by the end of shift. d. Patient will not take laxatives or stool softeners this shift.