A nurse working in a geriatric clinic sees patients with “cold” symptoms and rhinitis. The provider leaves a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl). What action by the nurse is best?

The healthcare provider is assessing a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Which of the following assessments will the healthcare provider anticipate?

Which of the following are clinical manifestations of Lou Gehrig’s disease? Select all that apply.

A nurse assesses a patient who is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent) and notes oral lesions. What action would the nurse take?

A nurse working in a geriatric clinic sees patients with “cold” symptoms and rhinitis. The provider leaves a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl). What action by the nurse is best?

A nurse cares for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who appears thin and disheveled. Which question would the nurse ask first?

The client has a cardiac output of 3 L/min and a heart rate of 200 bpm. What is the patient’s stroke volume in mL/beat? Record your answer to the nearest whole number.

A nurse cares for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The patient states, “I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator.” How would the nurse respond?

When planning care for a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), which of these patient outcomes should receive priority in the patient’s plan of care?

When positioning to promote comfort in the postoperative patient, which intervention is most appropriate?