To which patient would you assign the nurse pulled from the PACU for the day?

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To which patient would you assign the nurse pulled from the PACU for the day?

A. A 35-year-old patient with osteomyelitis who needs teaching prior to hyperbaric oxygen therapy. B. A 62-year-old patient with osteomalacia who is being discharged to a long-term care facility. C. A 68-year-old patient with osteoporosis and a new orthotic device whose knowledge of use of this device must be assessed. D. A 72-year-old patient with Paget's disease who has just returned from surgery for total knee replacement.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following signs is present in a client with meningitis and is described as the inability to extend the leg when the thigh is flexed on the abdomen?

A. Opisthotonos B. Positive Brudzinski's sign C. Positive Kernig's sign D. Nuchal rigidity

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.

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