Medical-Surgical: Neurosensory Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a recent head trauma and a urine output of 600 mL/hr. The nurse suspects the client has manifestations of diabetes insipidus (DI). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to obtain to monitor for DI? {Ans: Specific gravity}A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the partner of a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease about degenerative complications. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following manifestations is the priority? {Ans: Dysphagia}A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has recurrent external otitis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? {Ans: Instill a diluted alcohol solution into the ear after swimming.}A nurse is collecting data from a client who is unconscious and has a rhythmical breathing pattern of rapid deep respirations, followed by rapid shallow respirations, alternating with periods of apnea. The nurse should document that the client is experiencing which of the following types of respirations? {Ans: Cheyne-Strokes}A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a class of new parents about otitis media. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include