A client with a C4 spinal cord injury presents with hypotension, bradycardia, and warm, dry skin. The nurse recognizes these findings as neurogenic shock. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
The spouse of a client recovering from a stroke reports feel…
The spouse of a client recovering from a stroke reports feeling overwhelmed with caregiving responsibilities at home. Which nursing action best addresses the caregiver’s psychosocial needs?
A client with a brainstem tumor is experiencing various cran…
A client with a brainstem tumor is experiencing various cranial nerve deficits. Which of the following pairs of symptoms and cranial nerves are correctly matched? Select all that apply.
A 55-year-old client with a history of hypertension suddenly…
A 55-year-old client with a history of hypertension suddenly develops a severe headache, nausea, and vomiting. A CT scan reveals blood in the subarachnoid space. Which statement best compares this client’s condition to an ischemic stroke?
A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) reports persistent fat…
A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) reports persistent fatigue that interferes with daily activities. Which nursing interventions are appropriate to help manage this symptom? Select all that apply.
A client with a subdural hematoma is at risk for increased i…
A client with a subdural hematoma is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following nursing interventions help maintain normal ICP? Select all that apply.
A 28-year-old client is admitted with a severe head injury f…
A 28-year-old client is admitted with a severe head injury following a motorcycle accident. The client’s Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 7. Which interprofessional intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A client is recovering from a stroke and is experiencing cog…
A client is recovering from a stroke and is experiencing cognitive deficits. Which interventions are appropriate for cognitive rehabilitation? Select all that apply.
A 52-year-old client with a temporal lobe tumor is admitted…
A 52-year-old client with a temporal lobe tumor is admitted for evaluation. Which clinical manifestations are most commonly associated with this type of tumor? Select all that apply.
A golf ball falls from rest. Assuming that it is in a free-f…
A golf ball falls from rest. Assuming that it is in a free-fall acceleration a = -9.80 m/s2, how long does it take for the golf ball to fall from the rest to a distance of 21.5 m?