A nurse is assisting the registered nurse (RN) in providing care for a patient who had a CVA three(3 ) days ago and has weakness on the right side. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate when performing range-of -motion exercises?
A patient who is prescribed neostigmine for newly diagnosed…
A patient who is prescribed neostigmine for newly diagnosed MG asks how the medication works. Which response should the nurse provide to the patient?
A nurse is collecting data on a client with Multiple Scleros…
A nurse is collecting data on a client with Multiple Sclerosis who is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which finding should the nurse report to the HCP first?
A patient reports to the nurse an inability to rest or sleep…
A patient reports to the nurse an inability to rest or sleep due to a constant urge to move the legs. What should the nurse recommend for relief?
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing an acute exac…
The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS). Which nursing intervention is the priority?
The nurse is visiting the home of a patient who is being tre…
The nurse is visiting the home of a patient who is being treated for Bell palsy. Which statement by the patient indicates that care instructions require clarification?
A nurse is caring for a client with GB syndrome scheduled fo…
A nurse is caring for a client with GB syndrome scheduled for plasmapheresis. Which finding requires the nurse to notify the HCP before the procedure?
The nurse is collection admission information for a patient…
The nurse is collection admission information for a patient who has a history of having a thymectomy. Which condition should the nurse inquire about?
A patient is recovering from a stroke. The family reports to…
A patient is recovering from a stroke. The family reports to the nurse that the patient alternates between periods of crying for no given reason to periods of laughing inappropriately. A once-happy person is now crying all the time. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the HCP will order to reduce these symptoms?
The order is pyridostigmine 90mg by mouth every 6 hours. The…
The order is pyridostigmine 90mg by mouth every 6 hours. The scored medication available is pyridostigmine 60mg tablets. How many tablet/tablets should the nurse administer per dose?