Which of the following terms refers to a group of clinical disorders characterized by abnormal involuntary movements of the muscles?
A. transient ischemic attack
B. spasticity
C. dsykinesia
D. extrapyramidial
Answer: D
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a. Performing vaginal examinations every hour while the woman is in active labor b. Using clean techniques for all procedures c. Cleaning secretions from the vaginal area by using back-to-front motion d. Keeping underpads and linens as dry as possible
A patient comes to the clinic to see the Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The patient states, "I seem to be miserable and upset all the time. My marriage is crumbling because my wife refuses to understand how I feel"
What does the nurse practitioner understand about the factors contributing to the patient's stress? A) Internal situations often make us miserable and upset B) External situations often make us miserable and upset C) We choose to make ourselves miserable and upset D) We choose to live with chronic stress
Which clinical manifestation in a client who smokes two packs of cigarettes per day should be explored further for head and neck cancer?
A. Unplanned weight gain of 15 pounds B. Decreased sense of taste C. Difficulty swallowing D. Persistent bad breath
A client in her second trimester informs the nurse that she needs to travel by air the following week. Which of the following precautions should the nurse instruct the client to take during the flight?
A) Wear a padded bra. B) Wear low-heeled shoes. C) Wear support hose. D) Wear cotton clothes.