An Orthodox Jewish patient has been pronounced dead. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) respectfully asks family members to leave the room and go home as postmortem care is provided. Which statement from the nursing supervisor is best?

When assessing/collecting data on a patient what is the best indicator of neurological function?

A 45-year-old patient who is alert and oriented has a blood pressure of 98/66 mm Hg, radial pulse of 59 beats/min (irregular), and respirations of 18 breaths/min (regular). What is the most appropriate nursing action? 

The nurse is caring for a patient who has just passed away. Which is the priority action of the nurse?

A nurse performing a neurological examination is testing the vestibulocochlear (acoustic) nerve. Which of the following actions does the nurse take to test this nerve?

The nurse determines that motor function of which cranial nerve is intact if the client can perform this action? Refer to figure.

All of the following are side effects associated with oral contraceptives except which one?

In preparation for the eventual death of a female Muslim hospice patient, the nurse organizes a meeting of all hospice caregivers. A plan of care to be followed when this patient dies is prepared. Which information needs to be included in the plan?

The client has been prescribed Allopurinol, and asks what the medication does. Knowing the action of Allopurinol, what is the nurse’s best response?

A patient diagnosed with hypertension has been prescribed an antihypertensive medication. The patient expresses interest in using an herbal remedy to lower blood pressure. What statement is most important for the nurse to provide to the patient?