During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status every 4 hours. What is a cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?

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During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status every 4 hours. What is a cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypertension is a compensatory mechanism to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure after a stroke

Question 2 of 5

An older patient is describing increased rigidity in the shoulders, back, and hips. The loss of elasticity in what tissue contributes to this?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cartilage elasticity decreases with age.

Question 3 of 5

When preparing a patient for discharge following fixation of a mandibular fracture, the nurse determines that teaching has been successful when the patient says what?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Constipation can be managed with appropriate laxatives.

Question 4 of 5

A client recovering from a fractured knee wants to know if there are any non-dairy sources of calcium that are absorbed well by the body. Which one of the following food items should the nurse suggest to enable the client to meet his daily calcium intake requirement?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Canned salmon with bones is an excellent non-dairy source of absorbable calcium.

Question 5 of 5

What is one indication for early surgical therapy of the patient with a spinal cord injury?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Surgical decompression is indicated if there is ongoing cord compression.

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