Question

313. A 35 year old woman is diagnosed with a peripheral neuropathy. When making her plan of care, the nurse knows to include what in patient teaching (Mark all that apply) A. Inspect the lower extremities for skin breakdown. B. Footwear needs to be accurately sixed. C. The disease has a genetic component D. Assistive devices may be needed to reduce the risk of falls E. Ask others for assistance 314. A diabetic patient presents to the clinic and is diagnosed with a mononeuropathy. What does the nursing care for this patient involve? A. Protection of the affected limb from injury B. Exercises for the affected limb C. Information on support groups D. Assistive devices to prevent foot drop 315. You are the nurse caring for a patient with myasthenia gravis. You know that patient/family education is major part of the care for this patient because most of her care is given on an patient basis. When developing the teaching plan for this patient/family you would know that apriority factor in your education plan should be what? A. Medication management B. Fatigue and rest C. Coping D. Exacerbation management 316. You are the nursing caring for a 67 year old female with multiple sclerosis (MS). She tells you that she is very concerned about the progress of her disease and what the future holds. You know that elderly patients with MS are particularly concerned about what? (Mark all that apply.) A. Possible nursing placement B. Fatigue C. Increased disability D. Martial concern

Answer 1

313 A,D,E

314) Exercises for the affected limbs

315 Medication management

316) Fatigue, marital concern, increased disability

326)c) Sodium nitroprusside

327) A, B, C, D

328 Deficient knowledge regarding the relation between the treatment regimen and medication ordered