A basketball player who has injured his shoulder during the game is admitted to a
healthcare facility. The physician has diagnosed an injury to the cervical plexus in the
client.
Which effects of an injury to the cervical plexus should the nurse be aware of?
A) Temporary paralysis
B) Respiratory arrest
C) True dementia
D) Loss of equilibrium
B
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Which of the following phenomena is most likely occurring during a child's alveolar stage of lung development?
A) Terminal alveolar sacs are developing, and surfactant production is beginning. B) A single capillary network exists, and the lungs are capable of respiration. C) The conducting airways are formed, but respiration is not yet possible. D) Primitive alveoli are formed, and the bronchi and bronchioles become much larger.
As part of a school district health program for students, the nurse visits students diagnosed with asthma at home. Which home environment factor should the nurse identify as contributing to the development of this respiratory disease?
1. Pesticides. 2. Peeling paint. 3. Secondhand smoke. 4. A fuel source for cooking.
A patient can be told that she is definitely pregnant when she has:
a. Positive pregnancy results b. Uterine enlargement c. Fetal heart sounds d. Amenorrhea
Which drug easily passes into the brain from the bloodstream?
A. alcohol B. cocaine C. barbiturates D. all of the above