After spinal shock has been resolved, the indwelling catheter is removed. The nurse tells the patient to expect the bladder to empty by:
1. manual expression (Credé method).
2. spontaneous reflexive action.
3. normal voluntary control.
4. self-catheterization.
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After spinal shock resolves, spasticity of the bladder causes spontaneous emptying.
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A. Parietal lobe.
B. Temporal lobe.
C. Occipital lobe.
D. Brain stem.
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A) Left upper arm B) Lower abdomen C) Neck or jaw D) Right shoulder
The nurse is providing care to a client admitted to the emergency department with the diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
When educating the client's family on the disease progress, in which order will the nurse present the material? A) Initiation of ARDS B) Onset of pulmonary edema C) End-stage ARDS D) Alveolar collapse
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a. protein. b. carbohydrate. c. fat. d. alcohol.