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NURS 309 neuro 3 (mosby and prioritization) QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of
myasthenia gravis. For which common early clinical finding
should the nurse assess the client?
A. tearing
B. blurring
C. diplopia
D. mystagmus Correct Answers C. diplopia
A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is to undergo
plasmapheresis to remove circulating antibodies thought to be
responsible for the disease. Which client care action should the
nurse delegate to the experienced unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP)?
A. observe the access site for ecchymosis or bleeding
B. instruct the client that there will be three or four treatments
C. weigh the client before and after procedure
D. assess access site for bruit and thrill every 2-4 hours Correct
Answers C. weigh the client before and after procedure
A client with Guillain-Barre syndrome has been hospitalized for
3 days. Which assessment finding indicates a need for more
frequent monitoring?
A. localized seizures
B. skin desquamation
C. hyperactive reflexes
, D. ascending weakness Correct Answers D. ascending
weakness
A client with multiple sclerosis is in remission. Which
diversional activity should the nurse encourage the BEST meets
the client's needs while in remission?
A. hiking
B. swimming
C. computer classes
D. watching television Correct Answers B. swimming
A client with multiple sclerosis tells the unlicensed assistive
personnel (UAP) after physical therapy that she is too tired to
take a bath. What is the PRIORITY nursing concern at this
time?
A. Fatigue
B. inability to perform activities of daily living (ADL's)
C. decreased mobility
D. muscular weakness Correct Answers A. Fatigue
A client with myasthenia gravis asks the nurse why the disease
has occurred. What pathology underlies the nurse's reply?
A. a genetic defect in the production of acetylcholine
B. an inefficient use of neurotransmitter acetylcholine
C. a decreased number of functioning acetylcholine receptor
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