Author Question: Flapping tremor (asterixis) is seen in a patient with a. Crohn's disease. b. hepatic ... (Read 73 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Flapping tremor (asterixis) is seen in a patient with

a. Crohn's disease.
b. hepatic encephalopathy.
c. cancer of the stomach.
d. candidiasis.

Question 2

Which of the following statements provides the clearest justification for the performance of gerontological nursing intervention?

A) The client does not possess the requisites to meet his or her needs independently.
B) The client is deemed by health professionals, in their professional judgment, to be in a compromised health state.
C) The client expresses a desire for assistance with self-care.
D) The client engages in behaviors that are not compatible with good health.

cpetit11 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Asterixis is a hand flapping tremor in which the patient stretches out an arm and hyperextends the wrist with the fingers separated, relaxed, and extended. This occurs in the patient with hepatic encephalopathy.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
When the older adult does not have the requisites to meet needs independently, however, nursing interventions are needed. While interventions may well be performed in situations characterized by answers B, C, and D, answer A is the broadest principle that would supersede the others cited.