NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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Which statement indicates appropriate nursing intervention for a client with post-polio syndrome?
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Avoid the use of heat applications in the treatment of muscle and joint pain
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Administer antiretroviral agents
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Provide care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining overall well-being.
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Plan activities for evening hours rather than morning hours
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -What is the nurse’s priority action in caring for a client who has just had a liver biopsy? Monitor vital signs. Internal bleeding is a potential complication following a liver biopsy.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient’s vital signs and neurologic status every 4 hours.
Detailed explanation-3: -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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