ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Assessment of the Nervous System

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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Assessment of the Nervous System 1. The nurse assesses a client who has trauma to the cerebrum. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to observe? a. Poor c... oordination b. Memory loss c. Hyperthermia d. Slurred speech ANS: B The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and controls intelligence, creativity, and memory. Poor coordination, hyperthermia, and slurred speech are caused by other parts of the brain. DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying or higher REF: N/A TOP: Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity (Physiological Adaptation—Pathophysiology) MSC: Integrated Process: Nursing Process (Assessment) 2. The nurse is assessing a client with a frontal lobe brain injury. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to see? [Show More]

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