The Patient, Who Had Sagging of the Right Side of His

question 54

Multiple Choice

The patient, who had sagging of the right side of his mouth and was unable to close his right eye, received a prescription for prednisone to reduce edema of the facial nerve. This paralysis of muscles on one side of the face is called

• A) Bell palsy
• B) monoplegia
• C) Reye syndrome
• D) sciatica

Incorporate psychosocial theories into practical nursing care.

Understand and apply various nursing theories to promote patient self-care and decision-making.

Understand the evidence-based practice (EBP) process including formulating PICOT questions.

Recognize the importance of patient values and expectations in implementing EBP.

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Definitions:

Function

The purpose or role that an object or process serves.

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Tasks

Specific pieces of work to be done, often as part of a larger project or goal.

Sympathetic Nervous System

A part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, constricting blood vessels, and raising blood pressure.