A client is admitted to the hospital following a tonic-clonic seizure. The client asks the nurse what causes seizures. What is the best response by the nurse? 

A public health nurse is providing teaching to a group of elderly clients at the senior citizen center on prevention of strokes. What measure(s) should the nurse include in the presentation? Select all that apply: 

The nurse recognizes that the medication sertraline (Zoloft ®)  is often ordered for the client with a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease because?

A 55 year old female complains of dysuria during a routine medical appointment. What test does the nurse anticipate will be ordered for this client?

A nurse is working in a long-term care facility and notices changes in a 76-year-old client.  The nurse suspects the client is having an acute stroke.  Which of the following are common manifestations of an acute stroke?(Select all that apply.)

A client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease living in a memory care unit is experiencing increased restlessness and not sleeping well at night.  The nurse anticipates the most effective intervention for the client’s restlessness is: 

The focus of public education about “Brain Attack” is on early detection, transport to the hospital and treatment of strokes. Which of the following represents the priority rationale for this?

A client diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease living in a memory care unit is experiencing increased restlessness and not sleeping well at night.  The nurse anticipates the most effective intervention for the client’s restlessness is: 

Which statement best describes the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease?

The nurse recognizes that the top risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease are. Select all the apply: