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lb_gilbert

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The nurse notes that a client has difficulty with ambulation due to an unsteady gait. Which term will the nurse use to document this finding in the medical record?
 
  1. Flaccidity.
  2. Paralysis.
  3. Hemiparesis.
  4. Ataxia.

Question 2

The nurse is interviewing a client and notes that the left eyelid is drooping. Which term will the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
 
  1. Ptosis.
  2. Nystagmus.
  3. Strabismus.
  4. Myopia.


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sarahccccc

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Ataxia refers to loss of balance and/or coordination. Flaccidity refers to muscle tone. Paralysis refers to the inability to move parts of the body. Hemiparesis refers to a weakness on one side of the body.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Ptosis, or a dropped lid, is usually related to weakness of the muscles. Nystagmus is an involuntary movement of the eyeball. Strabismus causes deviation of one or both eyes and is due to lack of muscular coordination. Myopia is a visual disturbance in which the individual is unable to see objects that are at a distance.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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