The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture.

The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this, the nurse is monitoring which symptom?

Pain.

Paralysis.

Paresthesia.

Pallor.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Paresthesia refers to an abnormal sensation of the skin, such as numbness, tingling, or burning.
When the nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling, they are monitoring for paresthesia.

Choice A is not correct because pain is not the symptom being monitored in this case.
Choice B is not correct because paralysis is not the symptom being monitored in this case.
Choice D is not correct because pallor refers to the paleness of the skin and is not the symptom being monitored in this case.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

The proof of pregnancy is in the pregnancy test.
A positive office pregnancy test would confirm the pregnancy.

Choice A, Chadwick’s sign, is not correct because it is not a definitive sign of pregnancy.
Choice B, Hegar’s sign, is also not correct because it is not a definitive sign of pregnancy.
Choice D, Fetal movement felt by the examiner, is not correct because it is not a definitive sign of pregnancy.

A. Continue to monitor for another hour. B. Administer an antipyretic. C. Assist the client in ambulation. D. Notify the RN; she will notify the provider.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A postpartum fever is defined as a temperature greater than 100.4 degrees F (38.0 degrees C) on at least two occasions.
These fevers cannot be ignored as they can represent serious infections. The first task is to identify the source.
Choice A is not correct because continuing to monitor for another hour may delay necessary treatment.
Choice B is not correct because administering an antipyretic may only treat the symptom and not address the underlying cause of the fever.
Choice C is not correct because assisting the client in ambulation does not address the underlying cause of the fever.

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The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture. The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this, the nurse is monitoring which symptom?

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The nurse is doing neurovascular checks on a child who has had a cast applied to treat a fracture.

The nurse observes for diminished or absent sensation and numbness or tingling. In doing this, the nurse is monitoring which symptom?