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Question 1 of 5

A client is admitted with a possible diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Which important question should the nurse include when taking this client's history?

A. Do you experience frequent bruising?'
B. Did you have a recent respiratory or gastrointestinal infection?'
C. Have you been overseas during the past four months?'
D. Has anybody in your family had Guillain-Barré syndrome?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Did you have a recent respiratory or gastrointestinal infection?'

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected autonomic dysreflexia. Which assessment findings would support the diagnosis of autonomic dysreflexia?

A. Severe headache
B. Piloerection
C. Hypotension
D. Tachycardia
E. Restlessness

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Correct Answer:

Question 3 of 5

The nurse has received a prescription for midazolam. Which of the following client findings requires follow-up with the physician prior to administering this medication?

A. Cocaine intoxication
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Tonic-clonic seizures
D. Aggression

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Respiratory acidosis

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client on bed rest following a spinal cord injury. When positioning the client's feet, which position would prevent the client from developing foot drop?

A. Supination
B. Dorsiflexion
C. Hyperextension
D. Abduction

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Dorsiflexion

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following assessment findings require immediate follow-up?

A. Neurological assessment findings
B. Pulse and temperature
C. Gastrointestinal assessment findings
D. Influenza vaccination status
E. Daily smoking habit
F. Blood pressure and pulse oximetry reading

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Correct Answer:

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