A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following…
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a craniotomy. Which of the following fi ndings necessitates a priority assessment and subsequent intervention by the nurse?
The nurse is reviewing the care of a client with a diagnosis…
The nurse is reviewing the care of a client with a diagnosis of lower back pain. Per the chart, the client does not appear to have responded to conservative treatment measures. Based on this knowledge, the nurse would anticipate the administration of what drug?
A nurse in the ER is caring for a client who was brought in…
A nurse in the ER is caring for a client who was brought in for having seizures. The family states that the client became unresponsive after reporting: a sudden “thunderclap” headache, and vomiting. Which of the following neurologic disorders would the nurse suspect? (In addition to the above information, please refer to the client’s most recent vitals} BP: 198/110 mmHg Pulse: 89 bpm RR: 24/min Temp: 38.2 C (100.8 F)
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a T4 spinal co…
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions would the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?
The nurse recognizes that causes of acquired seizures includ…
The nurse recognizes that causes of acquired seizures include what? (Select all that apply)
A nurse is taking care of a client diagnosed with a Traumati…
A nurse is taking care of a client diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the TICU. On admission, the client was exhibiting decorticate posturing. Today is day 4 of the client’s admission. Which of the findings on today’s assessment demonstrates to the nurse that the client iis responding effectively to treatment?
What was the heart rate response of psychopath subjects to a…
What was the heart rate response of psychopath subjects to a tone preceding a shock?
The core behavioral dimension that reflects a socially devia…
The core behavioral dimension that reflects a socially deviant lifestyle, such as impulsiveness, excessive needs for stimulation, and lack of realistic goals is referred to as
Hemisphere asymmetry refers to the observation that psychopa…
Hemisphere asymmetry refers to the observation that psychopaths have superior language ability.