When Planning Care,for Which Client Should the Nurse Include Close

question 36

Multiple Choice

When planning care,for which client should the nurse include close observation for a decreased or absent cough reflex?

• A)The client with a nasal fracture
• B)The client with impairment of vagus nerve conduction
• C)The client with a sinus infection
• D)The client with reduction in respiratory membrane conduction

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Definitions:

Trendelenburg Position

A medical position where the patient's legs are elevated higher than the head, often used to improve venous return to the heart.

Abdominal Distention

An abnormal enlargement of the abdominal area, often due to gas, fluid, or enlargement of organs.

Complex Partial

Refers to a type of seizure that affects a limited area of the brain, causing impaired consciousness and often resulting in complex, involuntary movements.

Simple Partial

A type of seizure affecting a specific area of the brain, leading to muscle twitches, sensory changes, or psychological disturbances without loss of consciousness.