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A nurse is assessing a patient with progressive hearing loss. Rinne and Weber tests are performed. Which finding is consistent with sensorineural hearing loss?

A patient receiving baclofen for muscle spasticity reports dizziness and drowsiness. What nursing interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) develops Cushing’s triad. What is the nurse’s immediate priority action?

A patient presents to the ED with sudden, painless vision loss in one eye. Fundoscopic examination reveals a pale retina with a “cherry red spot.” What actions should the nurse prioritize? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with Parkinson’s disease reports that their levodopa-carbidopa is becoming less effective, with motor fluctuations and “off” periods. What is the best pharmacological intervention?

A patient taking phenytoin for epilepsy reports unsteady gait, slurred speech, and diplopia. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient with a suspected brainstem infarction. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A patient taking methylphenidate reports loss of appetite, weight loss, and palpitations. What is the nurse’s best response?

A patient presents with double vision and reports difficulty focusing on objects. The nurse is assessing extraocular movements. What is the most sensitive test for detecting cranial nerve dysfunction?

A patient taking timolol for glaucoma develops dizziness, bradycardia, and hypotension. What is the nurse’s best response?