A patient seeks medical attention for excruciating pain on one side of the face. What should the nurse suspect is occurring with this patient?
A. Parkinson disease
B. Myasthenia gravis
C. Bell palsy
D. Trigeminal neuralgia
Answer: D
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What elements are included in the characteristics of critical thinking?
a. Interpretation, analysis, and evaluation b. Patient-centered criteria and problem solving c. Realistic outcomes and frequent evalua-tion d. Data gathering and assessment
The nurse is providing teaching for the family of a patient who has been newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Which statement by the family member indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. "Alzheimer's disease is a chronic, progressive condition." b. "Alzheimer's disease affects memory but not personality." c. "The onset of Alzheimer's disease is usually between 65 and 75 years." d. "With proper treatment, symptoms of this disease can be arrested."
A nurse is reviewing the outcome criteria that were developed for a client. The nurse determines that the criteria are appropriate because which characteristic is met? Select all that apply
A) can be measured B) are realistic C) are specific D) are focused short-term E) must be broad in scope
Compute the amount of medication you will give to administer one dose of the following orders. Assume all tablets are scored, when necessary
? The problems and drug orders are presented for practice only, and actual prescribed dosages will vary according to a patient's age, condition, reaction, additional medications, and other factors. Order: furosemide 80 mg p.o. b.i.d. Supply: Bottle containing 50 tablets of Lasix (furosemide), 80 mg per tablet Give: __________ tablet(s) Fill in the blank(s) with correct word