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Question 1 of 5

A client has been taking perphenazine (Trilafon) by mouth for two days and now displays the following: head turned to the side, neck arched at an angle, stiffness and muscle spasms in neck. The nurse would expect to give which of the following as a PRN medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: is an antiparkinsonian agent, used to counteract extrapyramidal side effects the client is experiencing

Question 2 of 5

The client is admitted to the unit after a motor vehicle accident with a temperature of 102°F rectally. The most likely explanations for the elevated temperature is that:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Infection from abrasions is the most likely cause of fever post-accident, as it's a common complication.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing the reflexes of a full-term newborn infant. Which of the following is true regarding newborn reflexes?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The Moro reflex, present at birth, typically disappears by 6 months. Babinski persists until ~2 years, fencing (tonic neck) until 4-6 months, and stepping until 1-2 months.

Question 4 of 5

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of myxedema. An initial assessment of the client would reveal the symptoms of:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Myxedema (severe hypothyroidism) presents with weight gain, lethargy, slowed speech, and decreased respiratory rate due to metabolic slowing.

Question 5 of 5

Along with traditional therapy, a client asks the nurse about alternative therapies for chronic pain. Which could the nurse provide to the client?

Correct Answer: A, B, C, D

Rationale: Yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, and hypnosis are all recognized alternative therapies for managing chronic pain, complementing traditional treatments.

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