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Med Surg Neuro questions and answers with verified solutions The nurse is caring for a group of patients on a medical unit. After receiving report, which patient should the nurse see first? A. A 4 ... 2-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis who was admitted with sepsis B. A 72-year-old patient with Parkinson's disease who has aspiration pneumonia C. A 38-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis who declined prescribed medications D. A 45-year-old patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis who refuses enteral feedings ✔✔C. A 38-year-old patient with myasthenia gravis who declined prescribed medications Patients with myasthenia gravis who discontinue pyridostigmine (Mestinon) will develop a myasthenic crisis. Myasthenia crisis results in severe muscle weakness and can lead to a respiratory arrest. The nurse observes a 74-year-old man with Parkinson's disease rocking side to side while sitting in the chair. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? A. Provide the patient with diversional activities. B. Document the activity in the patient's health record. C. Take the patient's blood pressure sitting and standing. D. Ask if the patient is feeling either anxious or depressed. ✔✔B. Document the activity in the patient's health record. Patients with Parkinson's disease are instructed to rock from side to side to stimulate balance mechanisms and decrease akinesia. The nurse provides dietary instructions to the in-home caregiver of a 45-year-old man who has Huntington's disease. The nurse is most concerned if the caregiver makes which statement? A. "Depression is common and may cause a decrease in appetite." [Show More]

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