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A hospitalized client with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease says that breakfast has not been served. The nurse witnessed the client eating breakfast earlier. Which statement made to this client is an example of validation therapy?

A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing deteriorating neurologic functions. The client states, “I am worried I will not be able to care for my young children.” How would the nurse respond?

A lumbar puncture is performed on a child suspected of having bacterial meningitis. CSF is obtained for analysis. A nurse reviews the results of the CSF analysis and determines which of the following results would verify the diagnosis?

A nurse prepares a client for lumbar puncture (LP). Which assessment finding would alert the nurse to contact the primary health care provider?

A nurse is caring for four clients in the neurologic inpatient unit. After receiving the hand-off report, which client should the nurse see first?

Anticholinergics decrease neuron excitability and help reduce the spasms/tremors of Parkinson’s Disease. Select all the possible side effects of an anticholinergic.

Which nursing intervention is best for preventing complications of immobility when caring for a client with spinal cord injury?

A client who is experiencing a traumatic brain injury has increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). What drug will the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for this client to reduce cerebral edema?

The nurse plans care for a client with epilepsy who is admitted to the hospital. Which intervention(s) would the nurse include in this client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse teaches the spouse of a client who has Alzheimer disease. Which statement should the nurse include in this teaching related to caregiver stress reduction?