When asked why the patient is receiving the drug methylprednisolone, the nurse explains that the drug is used in the spinal cord–injured patient to:
1. reduce spinal cord cellular damage.
2. counteract spinal shock.
3. increase blood supply to the injured cord.
4. enhance sexual function.
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Methylprednisolone, if given within the first 8 hours of the injury, can markedly reduce cel-lular damage to the cord.
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a. Consumers b. Corporations c. Health care professionals d. State legislators
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone esophageal dilation for achalasia. Two hours later, the client develops chest and shoulder pain. What would be the nurse's best ac-tion?
A. Administer an analgesic. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Reposition the client. D. Notify the physician.
When implementing the Community Health Promotion Model, which underlying principle should the nurse use in order to facilitate active participation?
a. Individuals should work in groups to complete necessary tasks. b. Individuals participating should represent all segments of the population. c. People will work together if they like the leadership. d. People will participate when they see the issues as worthy of their time.
The ____________________ is used to prevent external rotation of the hips.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).