To provide comfort to a client after a lumbar puncture, what step must the nurse take?

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Question 1 of 5

To provide comfort to a client after a lumbar puncture, what step must the nurse take?

A. Position the client flat for at least three hours or as directed by the physician. B. Keep the room well lighted and play some soothing music in the background. C. Help the client ambulate and perform a few light leg exercises. D. Provide some easy reading material to the client.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following nursing interventions should be done in the case of a client who has a head injury obtained from being thrown off of a motorcycle?

A. Assess LOC every hour or more often if needed B. Put the code cart outside the client's room C. Keep the client quiet in bed D. Allow one visitor at a time

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 3 of 5

What is different when a lesion occurs in a lower motor neuron compared to in an upper motor neuron?

A. Causes hyporeflexia and flaccidity B. Affects motor control of the lower body C. Arises in structures above the spinal cord D. Interferes with reflex arcs in the spinal cord

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

What should the nurse do when providing care for a patient with an acute attack of trigeminal neuralgia?

A. Carry out all hygiene and oral care for the patient. B. Use conversation to distract the patient from pain. C. Maintain a quiet, comfortable, draft-free environment. D. Have the patient examine the mouth after each meal for residual food.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

The patient's spinal cord injury is at T4. What is the highest-level goal of rehabilitation that is realistic for this patient to have?

A. Indoor mobility in manual wheelchair B. Ambulate with crutches and leg braces C. Be independent in self-care and wheelchair use D. Completely independent ambulation with short leg braces and canes

Correct Answer: C

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

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