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          The nurse is caring for a 59-year-old man who has herniated his intervertebral disk. Which of the following findings would be expected to see on physical assessment of this individual?

A patient has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). What nursing intervention is most important to help prevent a common cause of death in patients with ALS?

The nurse is planning care for a client with epilepsy. Which precautions does the nurse implement to ensure the safety of the client while in the hospital? Select all that apply

After a fall, a patient’s vital signs at the accident site are pulse of 40 beats/min, blood pressure of 84/40 mm Hg, respirations of 14/min, and temperature of 95º F. His lower extremities are flaccid, bowel sounds are absent, and the bladder is distended. The patient is exhibiting:

A new admission to your unit arrives with a diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury.  Part of your neurological assessment includes the Glasgow Coma Scale.  What will you assess to determine the patient’s Glasgow Coma Scale score? Select all that apply

The client with trigeminal neuralgia is about to undergo Microvascular decompression surgery for pain relief. The client asks how this surgery can relieve the pain associated with the condition. Which is the nurse’s best response?

What behavior is exhibited by a patient who has suffered a right-brain stroke?

          A 34 year old patient, has a compartment syndrome after a fracture of his right arm. Nursing assessment will include careful observation for signs and symptoms of

A CPP of less than 30 mm Hg results in Ischemia and is incompatible with life

When educating the patient regarding traction, the nurse will include which of the following as main the purpose(s) of traction? Select all that apply