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bclement10

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After assessing a client, a nurse documents the state of awareness as confused. What part of the brain controls awareness?
 
  A) Cranial nerves
  B) Reticular activating system
  C) Hypothalamus
  D) Medulla

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The nurse is assessing a client's gustatory function. What approach by the nurse will assist in assessing this sensation?
 
  A) Tell me if the taste on your tongue is sweet, sour, bitter, or salty.
  B) Repeat the words that I speak softly to you.
  C) Please read this paragraph to me.
  D) Close your eyes and tell me what you smell.


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jesse.fleming

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
To receive stimuli and respond appropriately, the brain must be alert or aroused. The reticular activating system (RAS) mediates arousal.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Gustatory sensations equate to taste. Repeating words assesses auditory function. Reading a paragraph assesses visual disturbances. Smelling assesses for olfactory disturbances.


bclement10

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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