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A patient had a stroke which resulted in Broca’s aphasia. What instructions should the nurse provide when teaching the family how to communicate with this patient? Select all that apply.

A client has a T-tube inserted in the surgical wound following a cholecystectomy.  The most important nursing function in managing this tube is:

A nurse receives a report on a client who had a left-sided stroke and has homonymous hemianopsia. What action by the nurse is most appropriate for this client?

A 51-year-old woman had an incisional cholecystectomy 2 hours ago. What will the nurse determine as the highest priority in educating the post-operative patient at this time?

A patient post-PCI is on the telemetry floor when suddenly he cries out to the nurse in pain. The RN analyzes his EKG and see’s the following. The nurse suspects? 

Which finding requires immediate attention in a child with glomerulonephritis?

The client has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy. Which discharge instructions should be taught to the client/family?  Select all that apply.

Amiodarone, a common antidysrhythmic medication, is often indicated for patient’s with ventricular dysrhythmias. If amiodarone is unsuccessful at controlling the problem, which class 1B sodium channel blocker may be utilized?

The parent of a child with glomerulonephritis asks the nurse why the urine is such a funny color. Which is the nurse’s best response?

A nurse is triaging a patient in the emergency department. The patient is extremely diaphoretic, reporting palpitations, and wearing sunglasses despite being inside. The RN suspects which of the following conditions?