Nursing and Clinical

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine lab

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine lab

A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible size of the person. What was examined in order to get this informatio

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After having a severe cold accompanied by nasal congestion, Jamila complained th

After having a severe cold accompanied by nasal congestion, Jamila complained th

After having a severe cold accompanied by nasal congestion, Jamila complained that she had a headache just above her eyes and that the right side of her face ached. What specific bony structures probably became infected by the bacteria or viruses cau

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Probenecid inhibits the active resorption of uric acid in the kidney, which lead

Probenecid inhibits the active resorption of uric acid in the kidney, which lead

Probenecid inhibits the active resorption of uric acid in the kidney, which leads to increased urinary excretion of uric acid. Explain why this drug would be useful in treating gout.

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Farhad begins typing his term paper on his new computer early one morning. After

Farhad begins typing his term paper on his new computer early one morning. After

Farhad begins typing his term paper on his new computer early one morning. After 8 hours of typing, he notices that his wrists are stiff and very sore. The next morning, Farhad begins to finish his paper, but soon finds his wrists hurt worse than las

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lewis

Steven, a football player, complained of severe pain and the inability to use hi

Steven, a football player, complained of severe pain and the inability to use hi

Steven, a football player, complained of severe pain and the inability to use his right arm and shoulder after having been tackled during a game. What would you guess might be his problem?

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bio_man

A patient is admitted for electroconvulsive treatment (ECT). The physician order

A patient is admitted for electroconvulsive treatment (ECT). The physician order

A patient is admitted for electroconvulsive treatment (ECT). The physician orders the neuromuscular blocking agent succinylcholine to reduce trauma by relaxing skeletal muscles. Explain the process of muscle contraction and how a neuromuscular blocki

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bio_man

he nurse encourages the patient to do his own activities of daily living such as

he nurse encourages the patient to do his own activities of daily living such as

he nurse encourages the patient to do his own activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting activities. How do these activities promote physical conditioning?

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bio_man

When a geriatric patient is admitted to the postsurgical unit, an important nurs

When a geriatric patient is admitted to the postsurgical unit, an important nurs

When a geriatric patient is admitted to the postsurgical unit, an important nursing measure is to prevent the loss of muscle mass. What is the term used for loss of muscle mass and how can the patient prevent it?

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bio_man

A patient has no peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract. Explain a possible c

A patient has no peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract. Explain a possible c

A patient has no peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract. Explain a possible complication of this condition.

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bio_man

After much delayed removal of an elbow cast, Lauren noticed her arm was immovabl

After much delayed removal of an elbow cast, Lauren noticed her arm was immovabl

After much delayed removal of an elbow cast, Lauren noticed her arm was immovable. What happened to her arm?

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bio_man

Lynn has been waking up each night with intense pain in her calves. She does not

Lynn has been waking up each night with intense pain in her calves. She does not

Lynn has been waking up each night with intense pain in her calves. She does not feel that it is serious enough to seek medical attention but would like to know what is causing the pain. What would you tell her concerning this problem? She has been p

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bio_man

Aaron arrived at the hospital with the following symptoms: drooping eyelids; fat

Aaron arrived at the hospital with the following symptoms: drooping eyelids; fat

Aaron arrived at the hospital with the following symptoms: drooping eyelids; fatigue and weakness of his muscles; and difficulty talking, breathing, and swallowing. What was his diagnosis?

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bio_man

Gary was injured in an automobile accident that severed the motor neurons innerv

Gary was injured in an automobile accident that severed the motor neurons innerv

Gary was injured in an automobile accident that severed the motor neurons innervating his quadriceps. Even though he has had extensive physical therapy, he is still suffering muscle atrophy. Why is the therapy not working?

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bio_man

An 86-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease was admitted to the hospital wit

An 86-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease was admitted to the hospital wit

An 86-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease was admitted to the hospital with dehydration. Her daughter states that her mother has been very confused and combative lately. Explain why the patient developed dehydration.

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bio_man

The patient has a stroke and has weakness on his right side. How will the weakne

The patient has a stroke and has weakness on his right side. How will the weakne

The patient has a stroke and has weakness on his right side. How will the weakness affect his ability to swallow?

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bio_man

Tom has been told that he has an inguinal hernia. What is an inguinal hernia and

Tom has been told that he has an inguinal hernia. What is an inguinal hernia and

Tom has been told that he has an inguinal hernia. What is an inguinal hernia and what is its possible cause?

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bio_man

The nurse is explaining Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

The nurse is explaining Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

The nurse is explaining Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. What factors may contribute to a weakening of the pelvic floor muscles?

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bio_man

In emphysema, the lungs become overdistended with trapped air. Effective abdomin

In emphysema, the lungs become overdistended with trapped air. Effective abdomin

In emphysema, the lungs become overdistended with trapped air. Effective abdominal breathing is decreased. Describe the muscles involved when breathing becomes an active process, such as a patient who has emphysema.

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bio_man

A nurse can facilitate respiratory functioning by encouraging deep breathing exe

A nurse can facilitate respiratory functioning by encouraging deep breathing exe

A nurse can facilitate respiratory functioning by encouraging deep breathing exercises such as diaphragmatic breathing. Explain diaphragmatic breathing.

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bio_man

A young pregnant woman went to a childbirth class and the instructor informed th

A young pregnant woman went to a childbirth class and the instructor informed th

A young pregnant woman went to a childbirth class and the instructor informed them about strengthening the muscles of the pelvic floor. What are these muscles?

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bio_man

Brian decided to enter a 5-mile race designed to raise money for a class trip. H

Brian decided to enter a 5-mile race designed to raise money for a class trip. H

Brian decided to enter a 5-mile race designed to raise money for a class trip. He did not do any preconditioning, nor has he ever jogged before. The morning after the race, Brian had so much pain in both his anterior legs, he was unable to go to scho

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Donna was rushing to class and slipped on a patch of ice and fell backward. An X

Donna was rushing to class and slipped on a patch of ice and fell backward. An X

Donna was rushing to class and slipped on a patch of ice and fell backward. An X ray revealed a broken coccyx. All the associated muscles were bruised. Name these muscles.

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bio_man

What symptoms would a nurse focus on in his or her care of a patient with multip

What symptoms would a nurse focus on in his or her care of a patient with multip

What symptoms would a nurse focus on in his or her care of a patient with multiple sclerosis?

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bio_man

A patient was admitted for depression. What should the nurse explain to the pati

A patient was admitted for depression. What should the nurse explain to the pati

A patient was admitted for depression. What should the nurse explain to the patient regarding the role of serotonin and depression?

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bio_man

Sally, a 5-year-old child, was bitten on the hand by a bat that was later diagno

Sally, a 5-year-old child, was bitten on the hand by a bat that was later diagno

Sally, a 5-year-old child, was bitten on the hand by a bat that was later diagnosed with rabies. She was immediately treated after the bite but had to go through a series of more involved treatments after the rabies diagnosis in the bat that bit her.

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bio_man

A patient is admitted to the hospital with exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (M

A patient is admitted to the hospital with exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (M

A patient is admitted to the hospital with exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). She asks the nurse, "Why did this have to happen to me again? I was doing so well." Explain why some forms of MS are characterized by periods of remission a

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bio_man

Explain why heparin is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombotic s

Explain why heparin is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombotic s

Explain why heparin is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombotic strokes but contraindicated in a subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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bio_man

Death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis usually results from respiratory infect

Death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis usually results from respiratory infect

Death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis usually results from respiratory infection secondary to compromised respiratory function. Explain why.

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bio_man

A patient was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a stroke that affected

A patient was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a stroke that affected

A patient was admitted to the medical/surgical unit with a stroke that affected the motor neurons in the pyramidal pathway. This affected the loss of voluntary movement to his left side. What other problems would the patient experience?

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bio_man

A patient is admitted to the rehabilitation unit five days after having a stroke

A patient is admitted to the rehabilitation unit five days after having a stroke

A patient is admitted to the rehabilitation unit five days after having a stroke. The nurse assesses his muscle strength and determines that he has right-sided weakness. Based on this assessment data, what part of the brain was injured?

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bio_man

Mrs. Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease, affec

Mrs. Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease, affec

Mrs. Oberhaus needs surgery to correct a severe case of Raynaud's disease, affecting one of her hands. What surgical procedure will be performed? After the surgery, will she be more likely to suffer from anhidrosis (lack of sweating) or hyperhid

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John is a 26-year-old man who begins to notice a progressive enlargement of feet

John is a 26-year-old man who begins to notice a progressive enlargement of feet

John is a 26-year-old man who begins to notice a progressive enlargement of feet, hands, cranium, nose, and lower jaw bone. His doctor recommends a pituitary gland operation. What is the most likely diagnosis? Why?

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bio_man

A nurse is administering Pilocarpine eye drops. The nurse instructs the patient

A nurse is administering Pilocarpine eye drops. The nurse instructs the patient

A nurse is administering Pilocarpine eye drops. The nurse instructs the patient to press on the nasolacrimal duct for 30 seconds because the medication can have some systemic side effects, such as affecting the heart rate. Explain the rationale for p

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Ling, a 75-year-old grandmother, complained that her vision was becoming obscure

Ling, a 75-year-old grandmother, complained that her vision was becoming obscure

Ling, a 75-year-old grandmother, complained that her vision was becoming obscured. Upon examination by an ophthalmologist she was told she had cataracts. What are they, how do they occur, and how are they treated?

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bio_man

A 60-year-old woman is experiencing vertigo. She ignores the symptoms initially,

A 60-year-old woman is experiencing vertigo. She ignores the symptoms initially,

A 60-year-old woman is experiencing vertigo. She ignores the symptoms initially, but now her attacks are accompanied by severe nausea and vomiting. Following an attack, she hears a roaring in her ears that causes temporary deafness for some time afte

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bio_man

Baby Susie's pediatrician notices that one of her eyes rotates outward and that

Baby Susie's pediatrician notices that one of her eyes rotates outward and that

Baby Susie's pediatrician notices that one of her eyes rotates outward and that she does not appear to be using it for vision. What is her condition and what does the pediatrician recommend?

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duddy

Roger went for his yearly eye examination and was informed that his intraocular

Roger went for his yearly eye examination and was informed that his intraocular

Roger went for his yearly eye examination and was informed that his intraocular pressure was slightly elevated (at 22 mm Hg). The physician expressed concern over this condition and noted that if the condition got worse, eye drops would be merited. W

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duddy

The parents of a 17-year-old boy are concerned about his height because he is on

The parents of a 17-year-old boy are concerned about his height because he is on

The parents of a 17-year-old boy are concerned about his height because he is only 5 feet tall and they are both close to 6 feet tall. After tests by their doctor, a certain hormone is prescribed for the boy. What is the probable diagnosis, and what

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duddy

Following workup for symptoms of decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, a pa

Following workup for symptoms of decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, a pa

Following workup for symptoms of decreased libido and erectile dysfunction, a patient is told that his pituitary is hypersecreting prolactin. Is there need for concern about this young man?

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duddy

It was often rumored that one of our deceased presidents was suffering from Addi

It was often rumored that one of our deceased presidents was suffering from Addi

It was often rumored that one of our deceased presidents was suffering from Addison's disease (inadequate synthesis of mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids). What symptoms may have led to the diagnosis of this condition?

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