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The patient is a 27-year-old graduate student who was admitted to an acute care facility with a chief complaint of double vision for 2 weeks. She reported that both lower extremities (LEs) seemed weaker recently. Four months earlier, she had noticed persistent tingling of her fingers on the left hand and some numbness on the left side of her face.   Neurological examination showed a scotoma in the upper field of the left eye, weakness of the left medial rectus muscle, horizontal nystagmus on left lateral gaze, and mild weakness of the left central facial muscles. All other muscles had normal strength. The deep tendon reflexes were normal on the right and brisk on the left, and there was a left extensor plantar response. The sensory system was unremarkable.  She ambulates with a wide base of support and mild trunk ataxia.     What is this patient’s most likely diagnosis?  

For individuals with Multiple System Atrophy, which of the following interventions should be a key component for their Home Exercise Program?  

A 74-year-old is admitted to the emergency room with a diagnosis of polycythemia vera. What does the nurse recognize as the reason for the client’s symptoms? 

Which manifestation would be expected in rheumatoid arthritis?

A 9-month-old male was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The nurse knows that this disease is caused by a defect in the synthesis of: 

Although the exact cause of Alzheimer’s disease remains unknown, which pathological changes are believed to contribute to the neuronal death associated with its characteristic clinical features? (Select all that appy)

The nurse is reviewing the history of a client with bladder cancer. The nurse expects to note documentation of which most common sign or symptom of this type of cancer?

List at least four (4) of the “6 Ps” symptoms of compartment syndrome.

Which CNS autoimmune inflammatory disease is characterized by destruction of myelin producing cells causing disruption in nerve conduction and progressive weakness? 

What is the most common composition of renal stones?