When caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis, range of motion is used to
A) increase the pulse rate.
B) decrease the blood pressure.
C) reduce spasticity and maintain mobility.
D) reverse contractures and relieve pain.
C
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A male elder is transferred to a hospice facility with end-stage disease. Which is a suitable nursing intervention for this elder and his family according to the ANA's Scope and Standards of Gerontological Nursing Practice?
a. Decrease the analgesic dose to prevent sedation. b. Provide a basin and towels for morning self-care. c. Inform family members about strict visiting hours. d. Facilitate family rituals related to death and dying.
Which type of clinical decision-making is most reliable?
A. Intuitive B. Analytical C. Experiential D. Augenblick
A woman arrives at the clinic for her annual examination. She tells the nurse that she thinks she has a vaginal infection and she has been using an over-the-counter cream for the past 2 days to treat it. The nurse's initial response should be to:
a. Inform the woman that vaginal creams may interfere with the Papanicolaou (Pap) test for which she is scheduled. b. Reassure the woman that using vaginal cream is not a problem for the examination. c. Ask the woman to describe the symptoms that indicate to her that she has a vaginal infection. d. Ask the woman to reschedule the appointment for the examination.
Which information should the nurse include when providing education to a client undergoing antigen testing for herpes simplex?
A) False positives may occur. B) False negatives may occur. C) The test is very sensitive and specific. D) Results take several days.