A patient on valproic acid (Depakote) for seizure control arrives for routine follow-up. The nurse should prioritize monitoring for:

A patient with Meniere’s disease is experiencing vertigo. What is the PRIORITY nursing intervention?

A patient with an L5 spinal cord injury reports new leg weakness. What is the PRIORITY assessment?

The nurse notes pinpoint pupils in a patient found unresponsive with shallow breathing. This finding is most likely related to:

A patient undergoing external beam radiation therapy asks about safety measures. Which actions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)

The depletion of dopamine in the substantia nigra contributes to which Parkinson’s symptom?

Which intervention is MOST effective in preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

A post-surgical patient is ordered to receive a unit of packed red blood cells. Which action is the nurses PRIORITY?

After administering ear drops, the nurse should:

A 25-year-old female asks about Pap smear guidelines. What is the BEST response?