A nurse has been assigned a patient who has recently been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome.Which of the following statements is the most applicable when discussing the impairments with Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome with the patient?
Answer(s): C
Muscle weakness in the lower extremities is found in acute cases of Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome.
A nurse is returning phone calls in a pediatric clinic. Which of the following reports most requires the nurse’s immediate attention and phone call?
Answer(s): A
The shunt may be blocked and require immediate medical attention.
A 24-year-old man has been admitted to the hospital due to work-related back injury. The patient’s wife would like to see the patient’s chart.The nurse should ______________.
Some facilities require the physician to be notified about a patient’s request and written permission from the husband is required for the wife to view the chart.
A 15-year-old high school wrestler has been taking diuretics to lose weight to compete in a lower weight class. Which of the following medical tests is most like to be given?
Diuretics can disturb the sodium and potassium balance resulting in cardiac complications. An ECG is not indicated without evidence of cardiac conditions.
A 55-year-old female asks a nurse the following, “Which mineral/vitamin is the most important to prevent progression of osteoporosis."The nurse should state ______________.
Calcium is the most recognized osteoporosis treatment.
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