A Client Has Neurologic Deficits That Are Causing Tremors,unsteadiness,and Weakness

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client has neurologic deficits that are causing tremors,unsteadiness,and weakness.An appropriate diagnosis of Risk for Falls related to unsteady gait,secondary to neurologic dysfunction has been formulated.A goal for this client is not to sustain any injuries for the next month;however,the client has fallen several times.In this situation,what should the nurse do?

• A)Review the data and make sure that the diagnosis is relevant.
• B)Investigate whether the best nursing interventions were selected.
• C)Modify the whole nursing plan.
• D)Discard the nursing plan and start over from the assessment phase.

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Definitions:

Antisocial Behavior

A pattern of behavior that is hostile, aggressive, or disruptive to social norms and can harm or disregard the rights of others.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning.

Metronome

A mechanical or electronic device used to keep a steady tempo by producing a regulated sound, aiding musicians in maintaining a consistent pace in their performance.