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In assessing neurological status on an older patient, the nurse needs to consider which age-related change of the neurological system?

The nurse is preparing a patient for a myelogram to rule out a herniated disc. What question should the nurse ask before the surgery?

The nurse cares for a patient after radiation therapy for a brain tumor. What should be included in the teaching? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for a client who has a cerebral aneurysm. In the event of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, which of the following manifestations would be present in the client? (Select All that Apply.) 

A patient is demonstrating signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Which nursing actions are indicated to decrease ICP? Select all that apply.

A nurse is caring for an older adult client in the emergency department who sustained a head injury due to a fall. Which of the following are common reasons for head injuries in older adults? Select all that apply

The nurse monitors for which clinical manifestation in the patient with neurogenic shock?

The nurse cares for a patient with a spinal injury in a halo brace. The nurse notices that the skin of the pin sites is red, swollen, and painful. What action should the nurse take?

A patient is being discharged after treatment for an ischemic stroke. Which medications does the nurse correlate with the management of this neurological disorder? Select all that apply.

Chemical substances that affect a person’s mental or emotional state are called