What measures can help control the client's body temperature related to brain infection?

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Question 1 of 5

What measures can help control the client's body temperature related to brain infection?

A. Administering prescribed antipyretics. B. Reducing body hydration. C. Applying ice packs. D. Keeping the room temperature warm.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 2 of 5

The nurse instructs a client who has a neurological deficit regarding nutrition and diet. What should the client do?

A. Eat two large meals instead of frequent small meals. B. Consume a diet low in fiber. C. Chew foods quickly. D. Be sure to take fluids frequently.

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 3 of 5

What should be included in the management of a patient with delirium?

A. The use of restraints to protect the patient from injury B. The use of short-acting benzodiazepines to sedate the patient C. Identification and treatment of underlying causes when possible D. Administration of high doses of an antipsychotic drug such as haloperidol (Haldol)

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

A patient with a spinal cord injury has spinal shock. The nurse plans care for the patient based on what knowledge?

A. Rehabilitation measures cannot be initiated until spinal shock has resolved. B. The patient will need continuous monitoring for hypotension, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. C. Resolution of spinal shock is manifested by spasticity, hyperreflexia, and reflex emptying of the bladder. D. The patient will have complete loss of motor and sensory functions below the level of the injury but autonomic functions are not affected.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

In counseling patients with spinal cord lesions regarding sexual function, how should the nurse advise a male patient with a complete lower motor neuron lesion?

A. He is most likely to have reflexogenic erections and may experience orgasm if ejaculation occurs B. He may have uncontrolled reflex erections but orgasm and ejaculation are usually not possible C. He has a lesion with the greatest possibility of successful psychogenic erection with ejaculation and orgasm D. He will probably be unable to have either psychogenic or reflexogenic erections and no ejaculation or orgasm

Correct Answer: B

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

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