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Is clear and tests negative for glucose
Is grossly bloody in appearance and has a pH of 6
Clumps together on the dressing and has a pH of 7
Separates into concentric rings and test positive of glucose
Strict adherence to a bowel retraining program
Keeping the linen wrinkle-free under the client
Preventing unnecessary pressure on the lower limbs
Limiting bladder catheterization to once every 12 hours
Loosening restrictive clothing
Restraining the client’s limbs
Removing the pillow and raising padded side rails
Positioning the client to side. if possible. with the head flexed forward
The client has complete bilateral paralysis of the arms and legs.
The client has weakness on the right side of the body. including the face and tongue.
The client has lost the ability to move the right arm but can walk independently.
The client has lost the ability to move the right arm but can walk independently.
Giving the client thin liquids
Thickening liquids to the consistency of oatmeal
Placing food on the unaffected side of the mouth
Allowing plenty of time for chewing and swallowing
Gets angry with family if they interrupt a task
Experiences bouts of depression and irritability
Has difficulty with using modified feeding utensils
Consistently uses adaptive equipment in dressing self
Speaking to the client at a slower rate
Allowing plenty of time for the client to respond
Completing the sentences that the client cannot finish
Looking directly at the client during attempts at speech
Getting too little exercise
Taking excess medication
Omitting doses of medication
Increasing intake of fatty foods
Eating large. well-balanced meals
Doing muscle-strengthening exercises
Doing all chores early in the day while less fatigued
Taking medications on time to maintain therapeutic blood levels
Unknown. but possibly includes ischemia. viral infection. or an autoimmune problem
Unknown. but possibly includes long-term tissue malnutrition and cellular hypoxia
Primary genetic in origin. triggered by exposure to meningitis
Primarily genetic in origin. triggered by exposure to neurotoxins