Medical-Surgical Nursing II
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Galen
Question:
Parkinsons PT taking Car-Lev
Answer:
Get up slowly
Question:
Autonomic Dysreflexia
Answer:
Sit PT up, diaphoresis
,Question:
PT had accidental amputation. Nurse intervene if see EMT:
Answer:
Putting extremity is warm water
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Bells Palsy
Answer:
Check for food in PT mouth
Question:
Multiple Sclerosis
Answer:
No heat
Question:
The home health nurse is caring for a PT w/ multiple sclerosis who
complains of severe fatigue; what activity should the nurse suggest to
diminish the effect of fatigue?
Answer:
Rest periods during the day
, Question:
Multiple sclerosis fever & chills
Answer:
Report flu like symptoms
Question:
PT blind, works full time as Spanish interpreter, & lives at home w/ spouse
in downtown apartment. How should the nurse classify this person?
Answer:
Impaired
Question:
The nurse is caring for an adolescent who's lower limb paralysis after
sustaining a spinal injury yesterday. The PTS anxious mother asks. if the
paralysis is permanent. Which response is most appropriate for the nurse
to make?
Answer:
It is possible that motor function may or may not return after spinal cord
swelling has subsided.