A nurse is assisting the anesthetist in performing a lumbar puncture on a client who is
about to undergo a cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. What important factor
should the nurse document before and after the procedure?
A) Muscle tone and strength
B) Function of the cranial nerves
C) Direction of the eye movements
D) Ability to move all extremities
D
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Which are appropriate focuses for the health history collected by the nurse?
1. Physical status. 2. Patterns of daily living. 3. Wellness practices. 4. Self-care activities. 5. Medical diagnoses.
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who is experiencing an increase in symptoms. Which statement by the client would best explain the source of the increased symptoms?
A) "I have decreased oral intake at night." B) "I recently had a vasectomy." C) "I am using an over-the-counter cold medication for a cold." D) "I am taking over-the-counter saw palmetto."
Clients with visual hallucinations are experiencing problems in the:
A) Right frontal lobe. B) Temporal lobe. C) Occipital lobe. D) Parietal lobe.
Which is an example of an internal family coping strategy that would be best used following a family crisis?
a. Asking a distant relative for a loan b. Talking to relatives about stresses and worries c. Attending a local worship service d. Using public assistance to obtain food stamps