Which Assessment Is Most Important for the Nurse to Make

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to make regarding a patient with myasthenia gravis?

• A)Pupil size
• B)Grip strength
• C)Respiratory effort
• D)Level of consciousness

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause, without new learning sessions.

Generalization

Drawing broad conclusions from specific instances; in psychology, it refers to the process of applying findings from a study to larger population segments.

Flooding

A psychological technique used in therapy to help individuals face their fears by exposing them to high levels of emotional stimuli.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used to reduce phobia or anxiety through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation combined with relaxation techniques.