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The nurse is preparing to assist a patient with eating who is recovering from a stroke. Which intervention is appropriate?

What is the term or acronym for a temporary impairment of cerebral circulation that causes symptoms lasting minutes to hours but results in no permanent neurologic changes?

A patient began experiencing manifestations of a stroke at 0800 hours. Which is the latest time thrombolytic medications can be provided to reverse stroke symptoms?

Delirium is temporary and is seen most commonly in older adults when experiencing stress or illness.

A 19yr old student develop trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following actions is most likely to trigger pain?

The nurse is hired by a family to provide care for a family member diagnosed with Stage 2 Alzheimer disease. Which action related to safety is most important for the nurse to implement?

The nurse asked a family member of a patient with seizures if the patient exhibited automatisms with the most recent seizure. The family member asked for clarification on what the term automatisms meant. How should the nurse respond?

“Logroll” is a procedure that involves keeping the body in alignment and rolling as a unit, without twisting the spine, to prevent injury. 

A patient sees a health care provider because of extreme fatigue for 2 months and difficulty lifting even light objects. The health care provider suspects myasthenia gravis. Which of the following tests should the nurse anticipate assisting with to confirm this diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute brain injury. Which interventions does the nurse use to prevent increased ICP in this patient?  (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)