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A client has muscle rigidity with passive range of motion, a tremor that is present at rest and absent while feeding himself, and has slow motor movements. These clinical manifestations are consistent with which disorder? Parkinson's Disease A nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease who takes levodopa routinely. He has a temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit, increased muscle rigidity, and a decreased level of consciousness. Which of the following is true? These clinical manifestations are consistent with NMS 8/7/25, 8:14 PM pRNciples MedSurg2 Jersey College Flashcards | Quizlet complaint of lower extremities weakness which has progressively gotten worse over the last 2 months. When assessing the client the nurse observes lower extremity muscle wasting and 4+ patellar reflexes bilaterally. These clinical manifestations are consistent with which disorder? ALS A male client with a history of prostate cancer is admitted for severe, uncontrolled pain in his lumbar back. He denies any recent injury but doesn't want to get out of bed. When reporting these findings to the primary care provider, the nurse would emphasize which finding? hx of prostate cancer A nurse is preparing to complete the discharge teaching for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse educate the client about when discussing reasons to seek emergent medical care? Headache and profuse facial diaphoresis 8/7/25, 8:14 PM pRNciples MedSurg2 Jersey College Flashcards | Quizlet client with an acute spinal cord injury. The unlicensed assistive personnel reports that the client is unresponsive. Which of the following clinical manifestations suggests that the client is experiencing neurogenic shock? Heart rate of 50, blood pressure of 80/40 mmHg and a low cardiac output Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for the nurse to implement to prevent complications related to immobility in an unconscious client? remove and apply foot splints q2h The nurse is caring for a client with bronchogenic carcinoma. The client develops syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following assessment findings is consistent with this condition? Select all that apply. 1. Crackles and wheezes 2. Sodium 120 mg/dL 3. Excessive weight gain 8/7/25, 8:14 PM pRNciples MedSurg2 Jersey College Flashcards | Quizlet client with nausea and vomiting has a temperature of 99.5 degrees fahrenheit. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the client's abnormal temperature? dehydration The nurse is caring for a client who has a hyperreflexic bladder. Which of the following assessment findings suggest that treatment with an antispasmodic was effective? pt voids q4-6h The nurse is caring for a pregnant client with active genital herpes simplex 2 infection. During the delivery process the neonate is at the greatest risk for developing which of the following disorders? encephalitis 8/7/25, 8:14 PM pRNciples MedSurg2 Jersey College Flashcards | Quizlet client with a severe closed head injury is brought to the emergency department. Assessment findings reveal that the client is brain dead. The nurse understands that brain death means which of the following? The client requires ventilatory support

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A client has muscle rigidity Parkinson's Disease
with passive range of
motion, a tremor that is
present at rest and absent
while feeding himself, and
has slow motor
movements. These clinical
manifestations are
consistent with which
disorder?

A nurse is caring for a NMS
client with Parkinson's
disease who takes
levodopa routinely. He
has a temperature of 103
degrees Fahrenheit,
increased muscle rigidity,
and a decreased level of
consciousness. Which of
the following is true?
These clinical
manifestations are
consistent with




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A client is admitted for a ALS
complaint of lower
extremities weakness
which has progressively
gotten worse over the last
2 months. When assessing
the client the nurse
observes lower extremity
muscle wasting and 4+
patellar reflexes
bilaterally. These clinical
manifestations are
consistent with which
disorder?

A male client with a history hx of prostate cancer
of prostate cancer is
admitted for severe,
uncontrolled pain in his
lumbar back. He denies
any recent injury but
doesn't want to get out of
bed. When reporting
these findings to the
primary care provider, the
nurse would emphasize
which finding?

A nurse is preparing to Headache and profuse facial diaphoresis
complete the discharge
teaching for a client with a
spinal cord injury. Which
of the following clinical
manifestations should the
nurse educate the client
about when discussing
reasons to seek emergent
medical care?

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A nurse is caring for a Heart rate of 50, blood pressure of 80/40 mmHg and
client with an acute spinal a low cardiac output
cord injury. The unlicensed
assistive personnel
reports that the client is
unresponsive. Which of
the following clinical
manifestations suggests
that the client is
experiencing neurogenic
shock?

Which of the following remove and apply foot splints q2h
nursing interventions is
appropriate for the nurse
to implement to prevent
complications related to
immobility in an
unconscious client?

The nurse is caring for a 1. Crackles and wheezes
client with bronchogenic 2. Sodium 120 mg/dL
carcinoma. The client 3. Excessive weight gain
develops syndrome of
inappropriate antidiuretic
hormone (SIADH). Which
of the following
assessment findings is
consistent with this
condition? Select all that
apply.




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