Nurses in change-of-shift report are discussing the care of a patient with a stroke who has progressively increasing weakness and decreasing level of consciousness (LOC). Which nursing diagnosis do they determine has the highest priority for the patient?

When a 74-year-old patient is seen in the health clinic with new development of a stooped posture, shuffling gait, and pill rolling–type tremor, the nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with Meniere’s disease. What is the primary goal for this patient that the nurse should recommend to include in the plan of care?

A patient has a long-arm plaster cast applied for immobilization of a fractured left radius. Until the cast has completely dried, the nurse should

The nurse is teaching parents how to prevent the spread of infectious disease. Which priority health-promotion strategy should the nurse recommend for all age groups of children?

Which of the follwing is a commmon complication associated with cleft lip and palate?

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. This toddler is:

A 13-year-old boy states, “The girls in my class tower over me.” The nurse’s most informative response would be:

The nurse discussing toilet training with parents would identify which of the following as an indicator of readiness? The child is:

A 9-year-old boy is often cranky and irritable and his school performance has declined. All the options are true about the child. The possible factor causing this behavior is that he: