The nurse is caring for a patient with an upper motor neuron ...

[abarnes]

The nurse is caring for a patient with an upper motor neuron lesion. What clinical manifestations would the nurse expect this patient to exhibit?
 
  A) Decreased muscle tone
  B) Flaccid paralysis
  C) Loss of voluntary control
  D) Slow reflexes

Question 2

A 79-year-old female resident of a long-term care facility has reported urinary frequency to the nurse. As a result, the nurse has conducted a bladder ultrasound immediately following the woman's most recent void.
 
  When assessing the resident's urinary post-void residual, the nurse should understand that:
  A) A post-void residual of  250 mL is considered normal.
  B) The bladder should not contain any urine after voiding.
  C) The volume of residual urine is dependent on the volume of the preceding void.
  D) There will likely be 50 to 100 mL of residual urine in the woman's bladder.

[aidanmbrowne]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D

[abarnes]

Excellent

[alexanderhamilton]

Gracias!