A nurse assesses a client who has a history of migraines. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse identify as an early sign of a migraine with aura?
a. Vertigo
b. Lethargy
c. Visual disturbances
d. Numbness of the tongue
ANS: C
Early warning of impending migraine with aura usually consists of visual changes, flashing lights, or diplopia. The other manifestations are not associated with an impending migraine with aura.
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1. Tissue necrosis 2. Distal ischemia 3. Negative Babinski reflex 4. Negative Romberg's test
A client is diagnosed with testicular torsion. Which of the following might be indicated for this client? (Select all that apply.)
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