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@Brianna17

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A baby with an intracranial hemorrhage may suffer a spasm called _________ in which the head and heels are bent backward and the body is bowed forward.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse who is in the role of case manager has the responsibilities of: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Making home care arrangements
  b. Performing hands-on care of the patient in the home
  c. Monitoring the continuum of care
  d. Managing medical care
  e. Assessing the needs of the patient and family



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Answer to Question 1

Opisthotonos
Opisthotonos is a spasm in which the head and heels are bent backward and the body is bowed forward.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E
The case manager arranges for home care by organizing medical care, assessing the needs of the patient and family, and organizing the availability of necessary equipment. The case manager does not do hands-on care.



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