Which of the following would the nurse expect to assess as a physiologic response to moderate pain?
a. pupil dialation
b. Restlessness
c. Decreased pulse rate
d. Protection of the painful area
Ans: a. pupil dialation
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a. Ask the patient to grimace and note if the facial response is symmetrical. b. Inflate a blood pressure cuff to the systolic level and watch for a carpopedal spasm. c. Tap the face over the facial nerve and watch for a spasm of the facial muscle. d. Check the pupillary response to light and determine whether the pupil accommo-dates and reacts.
A condition in which the eyelids do not completely meet to cover the globe is called:
a. glaucoma. b. lagophthalmos. c. exophthalmos. d. hordeolum.
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a. Telling the child what is right and wrong b. Vigilantly monitoring the child and her peers c. Weekly family meetings to discuss behavior d. Living as the parents say they believe
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