The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Admitted

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted with cellulitis of the foot. Which assessment findings support this diagnosis?

• A)Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)and creatinine
• B)Breath sounds
• C)Blood cultures
• D)Redness, pain, and edema at the site

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Definitions:

Catatonic Excitement

A form of catatonia in which a person moves excitedly, sometimes with wild waving of the arms and legs.

Catatonic Rigidity

A symptom of catatonic schizophrenia where an individual exhibits an abnormality in muscle tone, leading to a rigid, immovable stance or posture for long periods.

Catatonic Rigidity

A symptom of catatonia characterized by an individual's muscles being stiff or rigid, leading to immobility or abnormal postures.

Catatonic Posturing

An abnormality of motor behavior marked by voluntary assumption and maintenance of inappropriate or bizarre postures.