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This is incorrect because the tick must be attached for a longer duration of time for the bacterium to be transmitted.

This is incorrect because the tick must be attached for a longer duration of time for the bacterium to be transmitted.

This is incorrect because the tick must be attached for a longer duration of time for the bacterium to be transmitted.

This is incorrect because a hypothermia blanket is used to reduce the client's core temperature, which is not appropriate for a client who is shivering.

Thisis incorrect because a light blanket may not provide enough warmth for the client who is shivering.

This is incorrect because the room temperature should be kept warm to prevent the client from getting colder and shivering more.

This is incorrect because abdominal cramping is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome and not necessarily an early symptom of colon cancer.

This is incorrect because daily bowel movements are considered normal for some individuals and are not necessarily indicative of colon cancer.

This is incorrect because excess gas is not an early symptom of colon cancer.

This is incorrect because stuporous is a state of reduced consciousness, and does not describe the posturing observed in the client.

Decorticate posturing is characterized by flexion of the arms, wrists, and fingers, extension, internal rotation, and adduction of the legs, with plantar flexion of the feet. This is caused by damage to the cerebral cortex and is indicative of a neurological problem.

This is incorrect because flaccidity is a state of complete lack of muscle tone, and does not describe the posturing observed in the client.

Diarrhea is not a symptom of salicylate toxicity, but rather a potential side effect of the medication in normal doses.

Dry eyes isnot a symptomof salicylate toxicity.

Dry hacking cough is not a symptom of salicylate toxicity.

Administering fruit juice can worsen the condition if the client's blood glucose is high.

Starting an IV of dextrose can worsen the condition if the client's blood glucose is high.

Calling the physician is not the immediate action, as the client needs urgent treatment.

Tissue hypoxia and cardiac failure are consequences of hypovolemia due to decreased blood flow to organs.

Infection is not the immediate complication to prevent but is a potential complication following burn injury.

Periorbital edema and ecchymosis are normal findings following head injury and should be monitored but do not require immediate intervention.

Resting in semi-Fowler's position is an appropriate position to maintain after intracranial pressure-reducing surgery.

Improved level of consciousness is a positive finding and indicates that the client is responding well to treatment.

The malleus is a bone in the middle ear that transmits sound vibrations.

The pinna is the visible part of the ear that collects and directs sound waves.

The meatus is a passage or opening leading to the ear or nose.

Providing instruction on blood-thinning medication is not the highest priority as it can be done later when the client's ambulation status is stable.

Including the client in the planning of care and setting of goals is important but not the highest priority in this situation as it can be done after assessing the client's ambulation status.

Praise the client when using adaptive equipment, is not the highest priority as the client's ambulation status is more important at this point.