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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 43 : Care of Patients with Problems of the CNS: The Spinal Cord Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with multiple sclerosis who is prescribed cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and methylprednisolone (Medrol). Which statement should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clients taking cyclophosphamide and methylprednisolone are immunocompromised and should avoid people with upper respiratory illnesses to prevent infections. Warm baths may help but are not the priority, relying on a walker does not necessarily weaken gait, and medications should be taken as prescribed, not only when symptoms occur.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse cares for several clients on a neurologic unit. Which prescription for a client should direct the nurse to ensure that a medical consent cannot be substituted before the test or procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A lumbar puncture is an invasive procedure with potential complications, requiring informed consent. The other procedures are noninvasive and do not require consent.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse prepares a client for prescribed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which action should the nurse implement prior to the test?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Screening for metal implants or devices is critical before an MRI to prevent harm due to magnetic fields. NPO status, sedation, and bladder emptying are not typically required unless specified.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse assesses the health history of a client who is prescribed ziconotide (Prialt) for chronic back pain. Which assessment question should the nurse ask?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ziconotide can cause psychiatric side effects, so assessing for a history of psychiatric disorders is crucial. The other questions are less relevant to ziconotide's safety profile.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a male client with a spinal cord injury at the T4 level, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statements indicate a correct understanding of the teaching related to sexual effects of this injury? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Men with injuries above T6 can often have reflex erections with stimulation. Ejaculation may be less predictable and mixed with urine, which is sterile and does not cause infection. Exploring alternative intimacy methods is also appropriate.