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Lewis Chapter 60: Peripheral Nerve and Spinal Cord Problems/Exam*******(A+) TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 11TH EDITION IGNATAVICIUS

To prevent autonomic hyperreflexia, which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who has paraplegia at the T4 level ? a. Support selection of a high-protein diet. b. Discuss options for sexuality and fertility. c. Assist in planning a prescribed bowel program. d. Use quad coughing to strengthen cough efforts. - Answer-c. Assist in planning a prescribed bowel program. Fecal impaction is a common stimulus for autonomic hyperreflexia. Dietary pr...

7. Which nursing action will the home health nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with paraplegia at the T4 level in order to prevent autonomic dysreflexia? a. Support selection of a high-protein diet. b. Discuss options for sexuality and fertility. c. Assist in planning a prescribed bowel program. d. Use quad coughing to strengthen cough efforts. - Answer ANS: C Fecal impaction is a common stimulus for autonomic dysreflexia. Dietary protein, coughing, and discussing...

While assessing a patient's level of spinal injury, the nurse observes that the patient has sensation and movement in the neck and the region above, and can breathe without a ventilator. What is the potential for rehabilitation that the nurse can expect? - Answer Ability to drive an electric wheelchair An older adult person has fallen from a step stool and has a lower sacral fracture. The investigation reports also show that there is injury to the conus medullaris. What are the symptoms...

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C8 -WONG S ESSENTIALS OF PEDIATRIC NURSING 10TH EDITION HOCKENBERRY RODGERS WILSON (100% SCORES) Chapter 08: Health Problems of Newborns Hockenberry: Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which is defined as a vaguely outlined area of edematous tissue situated over the portion of the scalp that presents in a vertex delivery? a. Caput succedaneum b. Hydrocephalus c. Cephalhematoma d. Subdural hematoma ANS: A A vaguely outlined area of edematou...

Chapter 60: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

Chapter 60: Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

TEST BANK FOCU S ON ADULT HEALTH MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 2ND EDITION HONAN | COMPLETE GUIDE A+ COVERING CHAPTERS 1-56 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS The nurse’s Role in Adult Health Nursing .................................................................................................................................. 2 Health Education and Health Promotion ................................................................................................................................ 13 Chro...

Test Bank For Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 5th Edition by Jeffrey Kwong; Courtney Reinisch; Jane Tyerman; Shelley Cobbett; Debra Hagler; Mariann Harding; Dott Roberts 1564, 5, 1588, 1 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada 2. Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Nursing Care 3. Health History and Physical Examination 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5. Chronic Illness 6. Community-Based Nursing and Home Ca...