Which of the following assessment findings would lead the nurse to suspect that a patient has Bell's palsy?
A) Inability to detect sharp and dull stimuli
B) Inability to wrinkle the forehead
C) Closure of the affected eye from swelling
D) Muscle spasm of the lower face on the affected side
B
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1. Physical abuse 2. Sexual abuse 3. Emotional abuse 4. Psychologic abuse 5. Economic abuse
A person has an illness of the spirit. What method of treatment will this person receive?
A. Repentance B. Heal the memory C. Laying of hands D. Exorcism
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of teaching provided to a client with erectile dysfunction. Which comment made by the client should be addressed by the nurse?
1. "I do not want to upset my wife so I will share my concerns with you." 2. "I know there are surgical options if I cannot tolerate the pills." 3. "I am not embarrassed to tell you I am unable to have an erection." 4. "I know I need to take the sildenafil (Viagra) about an hour before having sex."
The school nurse is performing spinal assessments. In what two positions should the nurse inspect the spine?
A) Sitting up and standing straight B) Lying supine and in a lateral recumbent position C) Standing straight and lying supine D) Standing straight and bending forward from the waist