The Nurse Correctly Uses Percussion When Assessing the Patient for

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse correctly uses percussion when assessing the patient for

• A) Hyperinflated lungs.
• B) An enlarged heart.
• C) A heart arrhythmia.
• D) Rebound tenderness.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

Antipsychotic Drug

Medications used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, working by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Bipolar Disorders

A psychological disorder marked by severe fluctuations in mood, encompassing intense highs (mania or hypomania) and profound lows (depression).

Lithium Carbonate

A chemical compound used primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder, acting as a mood stabilizer to prevent extreme shifts in mood.