A 78-year-old client has suffered a cerebrovascular accident. The family inquires about the client's speech. The client has expressive aphasia. The nurse explains the client will require a(n)
A) Speech pathologist
B) Physical therapist
C) Occupational therapist
D) Physiatrist
Ans: A
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A) Respiratory acidosis B) Metabolic alkalosis C) Respiratory alkalosis D) Metabolic acidosis
After applying a dry cold application, you need to check the application site:
a. Every 5 minutes b. Every 10 minutes c. Every 15 minutes d. Every 20 minutes
Transformational leadership is fundamentally morally uplifting. This suggests that
a. Use of coercive leadership cannot be considered leadership b. All transformative leadership has a negative side c. Using contingent reward cannot be considered leadership d. Using management by exception cannot be considered leadership
A client who is concerned about fat intake asks what nutritional action to take to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. What should the nurse say in response to this client?
a. "Eliminate saturated fat." b. "Use fat substitutes whenever possible." c. "Keep fat calories at less than 10% of your daily calories." d. "Increase intake foods with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids."