The physician prescribes a progressive exercise program that includes walking for a client with a history of diminished arterial perfusion to the lower extremities. Which action should the nurse instruct the client to do if the client experiences leg cramps while walking?              

Two patients, both recovering from a stroke, are undergoing physical therapy.  Ariana is a 50-year-old woman who is 4 months post-stroke. She attends physical therapy sessions two times a week at a rehabilitation center and follows a structured home exercise program.  Bill is a 55-year-old man from who is 8 months post-stroke. He also attends physical therapy two times a week at the same rehabilitation center and follows a similar home exercise program. Question: Which patient is most likely to experience more exponential progress in recovery over the next several months?  

A 52-year-old female sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a fall. She is currently in inpatient rehabilitation with a goal of returning home. Her goal is to safely discharge home as soon as possible. Her goal is to be able to walk up four stairs with a handrail to enter her home. You completed a Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS), and she scored a total of 12 points. She is able to complete bed mobility independently, and requires modA for transfers and standing balance. Which intervention would be the most appropriate for today’s session to help her achieve her goal of safely navigating the stairs at home?

A 68-year-old female patient is recovering from a right MCA stroke and has been noted to have left sided hemiparesis. She has been assessed with 2-/5 strength in her left quadriceps using the Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) scale. The patient has difficulty lifting her leg off the bed and performing basic movements such as sitting up from a supine position. Question: Given the patient’s 2-/5 MMT strength in the quadriceps, what would be the best physical therapy intervention to strengthen the quadriceps?

A patient developed a brief loss consciousness after a traumatic brain injury while skiing. The patient regained consciousness and appeared lucid for a short time, then suddenly became unresponsive again. What is the most likely cause of these findings?

Educ Inc., a small maker of educational toys for young children, has operated alongside three competitors for over two decades, each holding a steady portion of the market.  Rumors suggest that Grand Toy Co., the leading company in the larger children’s toy market, plans to enter the educational toy segment.  Which of the following is the most probable outcome?

What is the name of the steady winds that flow from west to east between latitudes 30N and 60N (and 30S and 60S)

The nurse is caring for a client who has just had a left BKA.  Which intervention should the nurse implement?

The Jewish client with peripheral vascular disease is scheduled for a left AKA.  Which question is most important for the operating room nurse to ask the client?

The nurse is caring for an 80 year old client admitted with a fractured right femoral neck who is oriented x 1.  Which interventions should the nurse implement first?