A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The nurse is developing a plan of care. The nurse understands the priority intervention for this client would include the following?
The nurse is caring for the client post-procedure for a left…
The nurse is caring for the client post-procedure for a left surgical lens replacement for cataracts. The nurse evaluates teaching was effective if the client makes which statement?
A school nurse is called to the playground where a 6-year-ol…
A school nurse is called to the playground where a 6-year-old child has been found unresponsive and “staring into space,” according to the playground supervisor. How would the nurse document the child’s activity in her chart at school?
A nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse about patient sym…
A nurse is precepting a new graduate nurse about patient symptoms that require assessment of the cranial nerves. The education was effective when the new graduate assesses clients with which presentation? Select all that apply.
A client presents to the ED complaining of nausea, vomiting,…
A client presents to the ED complaining of nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and headache. Reports previous history of same with similar symptomology. VS: 98.9, 80, 16 118/78, 98% on room air. The nurse suspects and performs which priority action and monitors which priority parameter
A teenage client with seizure disorder is starting therapy w…
A teenage client with seizure disorder is starting therapy with levetiracetam. The nurse understands it is imperative to include which information in the patient and family education session?
A client with a recent diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis has be…
A client with a recent diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis has been hospitalized to receive therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). The nurse should anticipate what therapeutic response?
The nurse is caring for a client with a recent diagnosis of…
The nurse is caring for a client with a recent diagnosis of myasthenia gravis beginning treatment with pyridostigmine bromide. Which finding would indicate the client is receiving therapeutic benefit from the treatment regimen?
A client is following up after a visit to the emergency depa…
A client is following up after a visit to the emergency department where testing indicated that the client had suffered a transient ischemic attack. What lifestyle changes would the nurse include in teaching to prevent further reoccurrence?
During which stage of an infectious disease, is a person MOS…
During which stage of an infectious disease, is a person MOST likely to be infectious?