NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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A client comes to the clinic for evaluation because of complaints of dizziness and difficulty walking. Further assessment reveals a staggering gait, marked muscle incoordination, and nystagmus. A brain tumor is suspected. Based on the client’s assessment findings, the nurse would suspect that the tumor is located in which area of the brain? Frontal lobe
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Frontal lobe
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Occipital lobe
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Motor cortex
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Cerebellum
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Conclusions: Post-polio patients are a high-risk group for fracture, and thus bone density assessment, review of falls risk and therapeutic intervention should be considered for all patients. Both osteopenia and OP are associated with increased fracture risk.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pad the sides and head of the bed. Keep the skin meticulously clean. Encourage ambulation with assistance to maintain muscle tone. Secure the patient in bed or chair with padded protective devices making sure they are loosened frequently.
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