What does the nurse know about the stroke patient who has expressive aphasia?
a. Has difficulty comprehending spoken and written communication
b. Cannot make any vocal sounds
c. Has total loss and comprehension of language
d. Can understand the spoken word, but cannot speak
Question 2
The nurse is aware that the characteristic gait of the person with Parkinson disease is a propulsive gait, which causes the patient to:
a. stagger and need support of a walker.
b. shuffle with arms flexed.
c. fall over to one wide when walking.
d. take small steps balanced on the toes.
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Symptoms of a patient in shock.
Positioning the Patient in the Fowler’s Position
A patient with goiter due to iodine deficiency.