The nursing assistant reports to you, the RN, that the patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) has an elevated temperature (102.2°F), heart rate of 120/minute, rise in blood pressure (158/94), and was incontinent of urine and stool. What is your best first action at this time?

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The nursing assistant reports to you, the RN, that the patient with myasthenia gravis (MG) has an elevated temperature (102.2°F), heart rate of 120/minute, rise in blood pressure (158/94), and was incontinent of urine and stool. What is your best first action at this time?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

To prevent strain on Mr. Tucker's back muscles, which nursing action is INAPPROPRIATE?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

Joe asks the nurse why he must be turned every 2 hours. The nurse explains that he is susceptible to developing decubitus ulcers primarily because

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

To attain the goal of ambulation for the patient who is hemiplegic the initial care plan needs to be structured to first attain

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 5 of 5

When planning range-of-motion exercises with Mrs. Iris, which exercises for the right leg would it be important for her to perform?

Correct Answer: C

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