When Testing the Patient to Determine If Tremors Are Present

question 40

Multiple Choice

When testing the patient to determine if tremors are present, the nurse should assess for which of the following?

• A)shaking
• B)jerky movements
• C)rhythmic movements
• D)fasciculations

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Definitions:

Crohn Disease

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Ulcerative Colitis

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Inflammatory Process

The body's biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat.

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