Multiple Choice
A nursing instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about athetosis movements in clients with Huntington's disease. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?
A) "Athetosis refers to twisting and writhing movements."
B) "Athetosis refers to brief, irregular dancing-like movements."
C) "When athetosis is severe, there are thrashing motions referred to as ballismus."
D) "Antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol, may be symptomatically beneficial to treat athetosis."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q14: A client is diagnosed with narrowing of
Q15: Which neurotransmitter dysfunction has been implicated in
Q16: Which client is expected to have status
Q17: While reviewing the medication chart of a
Q18: The primary health-care provider is assessing a
Q20: A client suffering from myasthenia gravis is
Q21: What supportive care should be provided to
Q22: The student nurse is performing a Babinski
Q23: Which type of epileptic seizure is characterized
Q24: The nurse is caring for a client