Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with myasthenia gravis. The patient asks the nurse if she can ... (Read 181 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with myasthenia gravis. The patient asks the nurse if she can return to her normal job as a data entry specialist. Which symptom would most affect the pa-tient's ability to perform her job?

a. Ptosis
b. Diplopia
c. Dysphagia
d. Aphasia

Question 2

Which major advantage is specific to external fixation devices?

a. Faster healing time
b. Allowance for immediate weight bearing
c. Greater freedom of movement
d. Pain reduction

mrphibs · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A data entry specialist spends large amounts of time entering data in the computer. Ptosis, dys-phagia, and aphasia are all symptoms associated with myasthenia gravis, but diplopia, or double vision, will cause the patient the most difficulty with using a computer.

Answer to Question 2

C
The external device for fracture reduction allows greater freedom of movement, decreasing the problems of immobility. Healing time and pain are the same as with any other fracture reduction method.