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A patient with suspected vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X) impairment has hoarseness and cough when swallowing. What is the priority nursing action?

The depletion of dopamine in the substantia nigra contributes to which Parkinson’s symptom?

A patient on valproic acid (Depakote) for seizure control arrives for routine follow-up. The nurse should prioritize monitoring for:

To ensure eye drop effectiveness, the nurse should instruct the patient to:

The nurse is differentiating hyperplasia from neoplasia. Which describes hyperplasia?

The nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with alcohol use disorder. Which interventions are MOST appropriate? (Select all that apply)

A patient with diabetic retinopathy reports sudden loss of vision. What is the nurse’s FIRST action?

The nurse is caring for a patient receiving PCA morphine. Which finding requires IMMEDIATE intervention?

A hospitalized patient with hypotension, decreased urine output, and elevated BUN and creatinine likely has:

The nurse is caring for a patient with moderate-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply)