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question 95 (2 points) ✓ saved
what is a supportive treatment for a client with disseminated intravascular
coagulation?
transfuse fresh frozen plasma.
maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
start prophylactic treatment with phenytoin.
none of the above
question 96 (2 points) ✓ saved
the nurse observes a diabetic client who has a wound that has not healed for a long
time. which condition does the nurse suspect in the client?
immunosuppression
peripheral neuropathy
transient ischemic attack
accelerated atherosclerosis
question 97 (2 points) ✓ saved
the student nurse is performing a babinski reflex test in a client to assess his or her
neurologic system. which is the correct interpretation by the student nurse?
a negative babinski reflex indicates an upper motor neuron disorder.
a positive babinski reflex, where the client has flaring of the toes in response to
stimulation of the sole of the foot, indicates an upper motor neuron disorder.
a positive babinski reflex occurs when the toes of the client flex inward upon
stimulation of the sole of the foot.
a negative babinski reflex occurs when there is flaring of the toes in response to
stimulation of the sole of the foot.

Explanation:

For Question 95: Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a complex disorder where the body's normal blood - clotting mechanisms are over - activated. Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) contains clotting factors. Transfusing FFP can help replenish the depleted clotting factors in DIC. Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance is a general supportive measure but not specific to the coagulation aspect of DIC. Phenytoin is an anti - epileptic drug and has no role in DIC treatment.
For Question 96: In diabetic clients, peripheral neuropathy can lead to poor wound healing. Neuropathy can cause loss of sensation, so the client may not notice minor injuries. Also, nerve damage can affect the blood flow regulation and the normal wound - healing processes (such as the migration of cells to close the wound). Immunosuppression is not the most likely cause in a diabetic with a non - healing wound. Transient ischemic attack is related to the brain's blood supply. Accelerated atherosclerosis is more related to large - vessel disease rather than the immediate cause of a non - healing wound in a diabetic (though it can contribute to poor circulation in general).
For Question 97: A positive Babinski reflex (flaring of the toes when the sole of the foot is stimulated) indicates an upper motor neuron disorder. In a normal (negative Babinski) response, the toes flex inward.

Answer:

Question 95: Transfuse fresh frozen plasma.
Question 96: Peripheral neuropathy.
Question 97: A positive Babinski reflex, where the client has flaring of the toes in response to stimulation of the sole of the foot, indicates an upper motor neuron disorder.