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fnuegbu

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When a brain-injured patient responds to nail bed pressure with internal rotation, adduction, and flexion of the arms, the nurse reports the response as
 
  a. flexion withdrawal.
  b. localization of pain.
  c. decorticate posturing.
  d. decerebrate posturing.

Question 2

Which assessments will the nurse make to monitor a patient's cerebellar function (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Assess for graphesthesia.
  b. Observe arm swing with gait.
  c. Perform the finger-to-nose test.
  d. Check ability to push against resistance.
  e. Determine ability to sense heat and cold.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Internal rotation, adduction, and flexion of the arms in an unconscious patient is documented as decorticate posturing. Extension of the arms and legs is decerebrate posturing. Because the flex-ion is generalized, it does not indicate localization of pain or flexion withdrawal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C
The cerebellum is responsible for coordination and is assessed by looking at the patient's gait and the finger-to-nose test. The other assessments will be used for other parts of the neurologic assessment.




fnuegbu

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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