A Nurse Assesses a Client Who Is Experiencing an Absence

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client who is experiencing an absence seizure.For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Intermittent rigidity
• B) Lip smacking
• C) Sudden loss of muscle tone
• D) Brief jerking of the extremities
• E) Picking at clothing
• F) Patting of the hand on the leg

Discuss George Herbert Mead's perspectives on the creation of self through symbolic interaction and the stages of self-development.

Delineate the lifelong nature of socialization and its effects on personal and social identity.

Explain the sociological contributions of Freudian theory to understanding the self.

Examine societal and cultural influences on thought patterns and behaviors, including generational differences and rites of passage.

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Definitions:

Massage

The use of pressure, kneading, stroking, and the human touch to alleviate pain and promote healing through relaxation.

Passive Mobility

The range of motion of a joint or the ability to move a body part through its full range of motion without the use of the muscle's own power, often assessed during physical therapy.

Lateral Flexion

The movement of bending sideways at the waist or neck, which can be observed in both the cervical spine and the lumbar spine.

External Rotation

A movement or exercise where a limb or part of the body is rotated away from the center of the body, often used in physical therapy and fitness.