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There are specific factors that diminish the ability to mount a febrile response in older adult clients. Which statement below is incorrect?

While assessing motor strength in a client with a spinal cord injury, the client can move against gravity but not against resistance. Which score recorded?

Which supportive care is prescribed for a client diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome? Select all that apply.

A client presents to the clinic and states, “I have tried to remove the scales on my skin, but they bleed.” Which terminology is associated with the client’s comment?

Which neurotransmitter dysfunction has been implicated in Tourette’s syndrome?

A client has receptive aphasia. Which pathophysiological change can be the cause of this condition?

Which cellular structures secrete a natural antiviral defense?

For which reason is a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scan used for a client with a musculoskeletal disorder?

The nurse is providing care for a client recently diagnosed with a cerebrovascular accident. For which reason does the nurse check the function of cranial nerve XII before advancing the client’s prescribed diet from full liquid to soft solids?

A client arrives in the emergency department exhibiting the manifestations of anaphylactic shock from a bee sting. The sting and reaction occurred approximately 45 minutes prior to arrival. Vital signs are a blood pressure of 100/72 mm Hg, respiratory rate of 22 breaths/min, and pulse of 80 beats/min. A urinary catheter is inserted and drains 20 mL of urine. Which stage of shock does the client identify exhibit?