What is the most common cause of cerebellar disease?
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Use of drugs such as 5-fluorouracil or phenytoin
C. Cerebellar neoplasm
D. Alcoholism
Answer: D. Alcoholism
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The nurse is educating the family of a patient on falls risk precautions. Which of the following statements by the family indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should keep the wheelchair locked unless using it to move Mom." b. "I should always leave the bathroom light on." c. "I should use nonskid socks, not shoes." d. "I should keep her cell phone close to her bed."
Performing hair care gives a nurse a chance to assess a patient's scalp for which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Sordes 2. Tinea capitis 3. Seborrhea 4. Nits 5. Leukoplakia
A nurse who is working in the physician's office is explaining the newly created patient portal that the practice has developed to a group of clients. When describing what the portal can be used for, which of the following would the nurse include?
Select all that apply. A) Making routine appointments for follow-up B) Getting renewals for current prescriptions C) Alerting clients about abnormal lab results D) Allowing clients to verbally communicate with staff E) Helping clients in decision making
A migrant farmworker's family seemed to be very stressed, although their employer had given them the day off to visit the clinic and told them to take all the time they needed. In addition to the health issue, what might be the family's fear?
a. Their personal belongings may be stolen while they are at the clinic. b. Immigration officials will send them back to their home country. c. The clinic personnel will look down on them and be biased against them. d. They weren't getting paid for that day, and continued employment is never certain.