A client is admitted to the hospital for severe headaches. …

A client is admitted to the hospital for severe headaches.  The client has a history of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which has required lumbar punctures to relieve the pressure by draining cerebrospinal fluid.  The client suddenly vomits and states, “That’s weird, I didn’t even feel nauseated.”  Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

A nurse is assisting a client recovering from a right hemisp…

A nurse is assisting a client recovering from a right hemispheric stroke during lunch. The nurse observes that the client eats all the food on the right side of the tray but consistently leaves food untouched on the opposite side. The client also fails to respond when the nurse places utensils on the left side of the tray. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce the risk of inadequate nutrition while supporting neurological rehabilitation?