The nurse suspects hepatic encephalopathy in a client with severe liver dysfunction. Which symptom may support the nurse's conclusion?
1. Stupor
2. Ascites
3. Hematemesis
4. Spider angiomata
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An LPN is assisting a physician with the removal of a foreign object from the eye of a 29-year-old individual. The LPN anticipates the physician will use which of the following medications?
A. Prednisolone ophthalmic (Econopred Plus) B. Glycerine (Osmoglyn) C. Tetracaine (Altacaine) D. Latanoprost (Xalatan)
In the context of synovial plicae, which of the following statements is true of the infrapatellar plica?
A. It begins on the medial wall of the knee joint and extends downward to insert into the synovial tissue that covers the infrapatellar fat pad. B. It is the least common plica but is most subject to injury. C. It originates from the infrapatellar fat pad and extends superiorly in a fanlike manner. D. It is associated with chondromalacia of the medial femoral condyle and patella.
Choose the term that describes the inhibition of tension development in the antagonist muscles resulting from activation of muscles spindles.
A. synovial fluid B. reciprocal inhibition C. stretch reflex D. static stretching
In the abnormal condition called ________, the cervical os is completely covered by the placenta
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word