A patient is in Buck’s traction for a fractured hip. Which intervention is a priority for the nurse to prevent complications?

I hope you enjoyed learning about how to examine and treat individuals with neurological disorders this semester. It was a pleasure working with each of you.    Happy Holidays! See you after the break. Sincerely, Dr. Stephenson

A patient experienced a right CVA 2 weeks ago. The patient has motor and sensory impairments primarily in the left lower extremity.  The left upper extremity shows only mild impairments.  Based on these findings, which stroke syndrome does this patient present with?

A nurse assesses a postoperative patient 2 days after chest surgery. What findings indicate that the patient requires a change in pain management? 

Interpolation improves image detail especially….

Which of the following is the most common cause of Pediatric brain injuries? 

Karnath and colleagues (2000) examined the ability of patients with Pusher Syndrome to determine upright position while their eyes were occluded. The researchers found an altered perception of the body’s orientation in relation to gravity by using an experimental chair that allowed tilting the patient to the right or to the left without ground contact with feet. Based on the results of their research, at what degree of tilt of the experimental chair did patients with Pusher Syndrome feel upright when their eyes were closed?

Which clinical sign would the nurse expect to find in a client with carpal tunnel syndrome?

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for managing a client with a muscle strain?

Ms. Mangieri is a 48-year-old patient with terminal cancer–related pain and a history of opioid abuse. She has orders for sustained-release morphine sulfate Q8H, which was last given at 1300. It is now 1800 and Ms. Mangieri reports breakthrough pain at 7/10 on the pain scale. Which action should the nurse take first?