A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing episodes of constipation that are
becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The patient states that he has been
achieving relief for the past few weeks by using OTC laxatives. How should the nurse
respond?
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“Let's explore other options, because laxatives can have side effects and
create dependency.”
The nurse is planning the care of a patient with Parkinson's disease. The nurse should
be aware that treatment will focus on what pathophysiological phenomenon?
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, Decreased availability of dopamine.
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse, "Sometimes I feel so
frustrated. I can't do anything without help!" This comment best supports which
nursing diagnosis?
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Powerlessness
The caregiver of a 2-year-old who has a polyurethane resin cast on her arm calls the
clinic to report that her child is crying and says that the cast has sand in it. The
caregiver states that she has had casts herself and knows how badly they can itch. She
says she always used a hanger to scratch but is worried that it will be too sharp for the
child. Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to make to this caregiver?
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“Nothing should be put into the cast. You can blow cool air into it with a
hair dryer.”
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing peripheral neurovascular
dysfunction. What assessment findings are most consistent with this diagnosis?
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becoming increasingly frequent and severe. The patient states that he has been
achieving relief for the past few weeks by using OTC laxatives. How should the nurse
respond?
Give this one a try later!
“Let's explore other options, because laxatives can have side effects and
create dependency.”
The nurse is planning the care of a patient with Parkinson's disease. The nurse should
be aware that treatment will focus on what pathophysiological phenomenon?
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, Decreased availability of dopamine.
A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse, "Sometimes I feel so
frustrated. I can't do anything without help!" This comment best supports which
nursing diagnosis?
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Powerlessness
The caregiver of a 2-year-old who has a polyurethane resin cast on her arm calls the
clinic to report that her child is crying and says that the cast has sand in it. The
caregiver states that she has had casts herself and knows how badly they can itch. She
says she always used a hanger to scratch but is worried that it will be too sharp for the
child. Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to make to this caregiver?
Give this one a try later!
“Nothing should be put into the cast. You can blow cool air into it with a
hair dryer.”
A nurse is assessing a patient who is experiencing peripheral neurovascular
dysfunction. What assessment findings are most consistent with this diagnosis?
Give this one a try later!
