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lilldybug07

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient has experienced a stroke (cerebral vascular accident) that has resulted in dam-age to the Broca area. Which evaluation does the nurse conduct to reinforce this diagno-sis?
 
  a. Observing the patient pick up a spoon
  b. Asking the patient to recite the alphabet
  c. Monitoring the patient's blood pressure
  d. Comparing the patient's grip strength in both hands

Question 2

Nursing interventions appropriate to the generalized adaptation syndrome (GAS) exhaus-tion state include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Planning care to best conserve the patient's energy
  b. Assessment for respiratory disorders such as asthma
  c. Monitoring of exacerbation of compulsive ritual behaviors
  d. Frequent assessment of pain management related to headaches
  e. Planned periods to reinforce effective relaxation techniques


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Accidents or strokes that damage Broca's area may result in the inability to speak (i.e., motor aphasia). Fine motor skills, blood pressure control, and muscle strength are not controlled by the Broca area of the left frontal lobe.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
If the individual's body does not adapt and the stressor continues to be prominent, then the third stage, called the exhaustion stage, occurs. The exhaustion stage can manifest itself in the form of illnesses such as infections, headaches, hypertension, asthma attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, anxiety disorders, and many other chronic conditions.


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