A Nurse Who Works on the Neurology Unit Just Received

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse who works on the neurology unit just received change-of-shift report.Which patient will the nurse assess first?

• A) Patient with botulism who is experiencing difficulty swallowing
• B) Patient with Bell's palsy who has herpes vesicles in front of the ear
• C) Patient with neurosyphilis who has tabes dorsalis and decreased deep tendon reflexes
• D) Patient with an abscess caused by injectable drug use who needs tetanus immune globulin

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Definitions:

Prenatal Development

The procedure of evolving and enlarging within the womb, starting at conception and concluding at birth.

Zygotic Stage

The earliest developmental stage of an embryo, starting from fertilization until it becomes a blastocyst before implantation.

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The abilities required to execute physical actions, such as walking, jumping, or writing, which involve the coordination of muscles and the nervous system.

Cross-Cultural Development

The study of how cultural factors influence human development, behaviors, and emotions across different societies.