A Nurse Assesses a Client with the National Institutes of Health

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale and determines the client's score to be 36.How should the nurse plan care for this client?

• A) The client will need near-total care.
• B) The client will need cuing only.
• C) The client will need safety precautions.
• D) The client will be discharged home.

Acknowledge the significance of integrative functions in the nervous system.

Understand the conceptual challenges and debates in neuroscience, such as the criticism of the limbic system concept.

Understand the anatomical structure and major divisions of the human nervous system.

Identify and describe the functions of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

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Definitions:

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Pancreas

A glandular organ located in the abdomen that plays a crucial role in digestion and insulin production.

Endocrine Glands

Glands in the body that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's fight-or-flight response during perceived threats.