The patient is diagnosed with torticollis. What should the nurse be prepared to provide for the patient?

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The patient is diagnosed with torticollis. What should the nurse be prepared to provide for the patient?

A. An immobilizer to hold the bones in place B. Exercises to increase the strength of the muscles C. A pillow to use to support the knees while sleeping D. Enough pillows to support the patient's head comfortably

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

What is a nursing intervention that is appropriate for the patient with a nursing diagnosis of anxiety related to lack of knowledge of the etiology and treatment of headache?

A. Help the patient to examine lifestyle patterns and precipitating factors. B. Administer medications as ordered to relieve pain and promote relaxation. C. Provide a quiet D. dimly lit environment to reduce stimuli that increase muscle tension and anxiety.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

Which observation of the patient made by the nurse is most indicative of Parkinson's disease?

A. Large B. embellished handwriting C. Weakness of one leg resulting in a limping walk D. Difficulty rising from a chair and beginning to walk

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

One focus of collaborative care of patients with AD is

A. Replacement of deficient acetylcholine in the brain B. Drug therapy for cognitive problems and undesirable behaviors C. The use of memory-enhancing techniques to delay disease progression D. Prevention of other chronic diseases that hasten the progression of AD

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

A patient is admitted with an open fracture of the tibia following a bicycle accident. During assessment of the patient, what specifically should the nurse question the patient about?

A. Any previous injuries to the leg B. The status of tetanus immunization C. The use of antibiotics in the last month D. Whether the injury was exposed to dirt or gravel

Correct Answer: B

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

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