A 52/M client who has been unresponsive post-cardiac arrest…

A 52/M client who has been unresponsive post-cardiac arrest with resuscitation 15 days ago is ventilator-dependent and the family is asking to remove the life support and allow the client to pass away peacefully. The client’s code status is currently “Full Code” and the physician is hesitant to follow the family’s prompting to remove life-saving measures from the his plan of care. What action is the best for the nurse to take?

A 6-year-old child is brought to the emergency department af…

A 6-year-old child is brought to the emergency department after a fall from a tree. The child is drowsy, confused, has slurred speech, and complains of a sudden headache.  Which of the following findings is most indicative of cerebral dysfunction in this child?