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A nurse is caring for a client with advanced ayotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which finding requires the nurse’s immediate intervention?

A nurse is collecting data on a client with Multiple Sclerosis who is experiencing an acute exacerbation. Which finding should the nurse report to the HCP first?

A patient with GBS has stopped having a progression of the symptoms. The family asks the nurse how much longer it will be before the patient begins to improve. How should the nurse reply?

A patient with MS has been prescribed baclofen to relax muscles. Which information is included in the nurse’s teaching about this drug? (Select all that apply.)

A patient is recovering from a stroke. The family reports to the nurse that the patient alternates between periods of crying for no given reason to periods of laughing inappropriately. A once-happy person is now crying all the time. Which medication does the nurse anticipate the HCP will order to reduce these symptoms?

A patient reports to the nurse an inability to rest or sleep due to a constant urge to move the legs.  What should the nurse recommend for relief?

A patient began experiencing symptoms of a stroke at 1800 hours. By which time should thrombolytic medications be provided to reverse stroke symptoms?

The provider prescribes riluzole 100mg by four times daily. The pharmacy supplies riluzole 50mg tablets. How many tablet/tablets should the nurse administer daily?

A patient comes into the emergency department with unilateral paralysis, aphasia, and inability to follow directions. The wife of patient states he was ok 1 hour prior to this change in condition. Which emergency management should the nurse question?

The provider orders methylprednisolone 1 g (IV) once daily. The pharmacy supplies methylprednisolone 500mg vials for reconstitution How many vial/vials will the nurse prepare for the dose?