A patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome has a burning, tickling feeling and asks what causes that feeling. What is the best response?

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A patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome has a burning, tickling feeling and asks what causes that feeling. What is the best response?

A. The myelin cover of the nerve endings is absent. B. You are lying too long on the affected side. C. This is in response to the medication. D. This is secondary to dysphagia.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

Which statement by a patient with osteoporosis indicates the need for additional teaching?

A. I take my ibuprofen every morning as soon as I get up. B. My daughter removed all of the throw rugs in my home. C. My husband helps me every afternoon with range-of-motion exercises. D. I rest in my recliner chair every day for at least an hour.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which patient should the nurse assess first after change-of-shift report?

A. A 42-year-old patient with carpal tunnel syndrome complaining of pain. B. A 64-year-old patient with osteoporosis who is waiting for discharge. C. A 28-year-old patient with fracture complaining that the cast is tight. D. A 56-year-old patient with left leg amputation complaining of phantom pain.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

How can the nurse examine the client for stiffness and rigidity of the neck?

A. By positioning the client flat on the bed for at least three hours. B. By moving the head and chin of the client towards the chest. C. By asking the client to bend and pick up small and large objects on the floor. D. By introducing a painful stimulus on the neck.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What nursing interventions are most critical for a client diagnosed with encephalitis?

A. Evaluating the client's ventilation capacity and lung sounds frequently. B. Observing closely for signs of respiratory distress. C. Administering an indwelling urethral catheter. D. Monitoring vital signs and LOC frequently.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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