What Data Would the Nurse Expect to Find When Performing

question 24

Multiple Choice

What data would the nurse expect to find when performing an assessment of a 90-year-old suspected of having an upper respiratory infection?

• A) Temperature elevation over 101° F
• B) Elevated white blood count
• C) History of recent periods of confusion
• D) Record of increased fluid intake

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Definitions:

Neurons

Nerve cells that are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Dendrite

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells, leading to the generation of a nerve impulse in the neuron.

Neighboring Neurons

Neurons located close to each other, facilitating quicker and more efficient neuronal communication.

Messages

Pieces of information or communication transmitted between senders and receivers.