The nurse is assessing a child who is suspected of having Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which assessment findings would the nurse correlate as supporting this diagnosis? Select all answers that apply
A) Recent cytomegalovirus infection
B) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
C) Numbness in the lower extremities
D) Sustained clonus
E) Difficulty swallowing
A, C, D
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As compared with a geriatric nurse, on what does the gerontological nurse place greater emphasis?
A) Promotion of wellness and quality of life throughout the life span B) Provision of services to the terminally ill clients in hospice facilities C) Caregiving in a long-term, residential facility or similar situation D) Standards of care and performance set by the American Nurses Association
Which laboratory values would the nurse expect to find in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?
A) Negative rheumatoid factor B) Low C-reactive protein C) Low erythrocyte sedimentation rate D) Antibodies to cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP)
Studies have shown that the intraparenchymal catheter has a better result than the intraventricular catheter. Identify the answer that supports this statement
a. The intraparenchymal catheter allows for CSF drainage. b. The intraparenchymal catheter has increased monitoring time. c. The intraparenchymal catheter has a longer insertion time for monitoring ICP. d. The intraparenchymal catheter has decreased device-related complications.
A client is very anxious before an invasive procedure. Which CAM therapy would be most helpful to assist in decreasing anxiety?
A) Meditation B) Chinese medicine C) Acupuncture D) Herbs