The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with a lower motor neuron lesion. What clinical manifestations would this patient most likely exhibit?
A) Increased muscle tone
B) No muscle atrophy
C) Hyperactive and abnormal reflexes
D) Absent or decreased reflexes
Question 2
A gerontological nurse is aware that older adults experience numerous age-related physiological changes that place them at risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
Age-related changes to kidney function and the thirst mechanism create a particular risk of what problem?
A) Hypermagnesemia
B) Hypokalemia
C) Fluid volume excess
D) Hypernatremia
The Body as Mapped on the Motor Cortex and Somatosensory Cortex
Ben Jones, Black Face and Arm Unit.
A computerized patient registration form used by offices with electronic health records.
Patient Information Supplied When Scheduling Hospital Admissions
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Facing the table, place one hand on the thigh and the other on the lower leg. Gently rock the leg ...