In Initiating the Chvostek Sign,the Nurse Will

question 9

Multiple Choice

In initiating the Chvostek sign,the nurse will:

• A) Ask the patient to grimace, and note if the facial response is symmetrical.
• B) Inflate a blood pressure cuff to the systolic level, and watch for a carpopedal spasm.
• C) Tap the face over the facial nerve, and watch for a spasm of the facial muscle.
• D) Check the pupillary response to light, and determine whether the pupil accommodates and reacts.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-behavioral Psychologist

A mental health professional specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, focusing on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

Distorted Thought Process

A pattern of thinking that is irrational or illogical, often leading to inaccurate perceptions or conclusions.

Magnification

A cognitive distortion involving an exaggeration of the importance or size of an event or thought.

Behavioral

Relating to the actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli.