Which of the following is considered to be a warning sign for a possible later stroke?

The nurse arrives at the bedside of a patient who has had a unit of packed cells infusing in his right arm for 35 minutes. He is complaining of chills, itching, and shortness of breath. What should be the nurse’s initial action?

What should the nurse include to assess for in the plan of care for a patient undergoing plasmapheresis?

Levodopa / carbidopa (Sinemet) is prescribed for the client with Parkinson’s disease. Ther nurse monitors the client for adverse reactions to the medication. Which of the following indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse reaction to this medication?

A patient with a spinal cord injury at T1 complains of stuffiness of the nose and a headache. The nurse notes a flushing of the neck and “goose flesh.” What should be the primary nursing intervention based on these assessments?

A patient, age 45, is to have a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk. Which nursing action should be planned with respect to this diagnostic test?

What is the purpose of plasmapheresis in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

The newly admitted patient to the emergency room after a motorcycle accident has serosanguineous drainage coming from the nose. What is the most appropriate nursing response to this assessment?

A patient is admitted with a secondary immunodeficiency from chemotherapy. The nursing plan of care should include provisions for:

Ketoconazole is prescribed for a patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis. Which interventions should the nurse include when administering this medication?  (Select all that apply)