MsT Comes to Clinic Because She Is Experiencing Numbness and Tingling

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ms.T comes to clinic because she is experiencing numbness and tingling in her right leg.She denies having any pain.What does the nurse write down as Ms.T's symptom?

• A)Ms.T is complaining of paralysis.
• B)Ms.T is complaining of narcolepsy.
• C)Ms.T is complaining of paresthesia.
• D)Ms.T is complaining of neuralgia.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline that increases heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Homeostasis

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Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates vital bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and the sleep-wake cycle.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body.