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What is bradykinesia? Provide examples.
What is slow movement? Examples- slurred speech, diminished eye blinking....
Think Parkinson's.
What is the Tensilon test for clients with MG?
What is Tensilon is injected and the client experiences a temporary increase in muscle strength?
What are manifestations of MS?
What is areas of paresthesia/ muscle weakness, nystagmus, patchy/blurred vision in one eye, Cognitive decline, PBA, bowel/bladder dysfunction?
After a client has had a stroke there are several nursing intervention for assisting with eating. What are they?
What is sitting in high fowlers and remaining upright for 30-45 minutes, do not use straws, thickening liquids when necessary, double swallow technique, chin tuck method, do not leave alone- aspiration risk.
What is the postictal phase?
When clients have left hemisphere strokes what nursing interventions should be in their plan of care?
What is re-establish communication?
left = language
If a client has a seizure what should the nurse anticipate doing?
What is remove things from the clients area, loosen restrictive clothing (tie), position the client on their left side, place a pillow under their head, time the event?