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jhjkgdfhk

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A client in a healthcare facility treated for an accident is about to be discharged and
  needs post-discharge care. Which is the nurse likely to refer the client to?
 
  A) Case management department
  B) Quality improvement department
  C) Outpatient department
  D) Consulting nurse service

Question 2

A client has experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that resulted in hemiplegia. The client is diagnosed with flaccid stage hemiplegia. Which of the following characterizes this stage of paralysis?
 
  A) Therapy and rehabilitation methods are most successful.
  B) The affected side exhibits numbness and weakness.
  C) The muscles are contracted and tense and movement is difficult.
  D) The affected side is limp and lifeless.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B
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In the flaccid stage of hemiplegia, the affected side exhibits numbness and weakness. In the spastic stage, the muscles are contracted and tense, and movement is difficult. In the recovery stage, therapy and rehabilitation methods are most successful. No stage exhibits limp and lifeless muscles.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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