A patient is receiving a CT scan to further evaluate ongoing…
A patient is receiving a CT scan to further evaluate ongoing dysphagia. The nurse sees in the EMR that the patient has a history of diabetes and takes metformin 500 mg twice daily. The patient asks if he should take his metformin the morning of the test. Which of the following responses from the nurse is accurate?
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A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient following a minor head injury. To assess the trigeminal nerve (cranial nerve V), the nurse plans to:Test light touch sensation on both sides of the faceAsk the patient to clench their teeth while palpating the masseter musclesLightly touch the cornea with a cotton wisp while having the patient look up and awayWhich of the following is the purpose of these assessments?
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A client presents to the clinic and reports a constant headache across the forehead on both sides of the head, describing the pain as feeling like a tight band squeezing the head. The client denies nausea, vomiting, and visual changes. Which type of headache is the client most likely experiencing?
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