A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a left hemis…

A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a left hemispheric stroke who has expressive aphasia. The patient becomes visibly upset when trying to speak but cannot form coherent words. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to support effective communication and emotional well-being?

The home care nurse is collecting data from a client who has…

The home care nurse is collecting data from a client who has been diagnosed with an allergy to latex. In determining the client’s risk factors associated with the allergy, the nurse would question the client about an allergy to which food items? Select all that apply.

The client is currently in the emergency department (ED), wi…

The client is currently in the emergency department (ED), with the head of the bed elevated and receiving 15 L of oxygen per face mask. Although she is oriented to person, her level of consciousness (LOC) continues to deteriorate.   Based on the client’s condition, priority needs are to prevent which 3 conditions?