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A client is recovering from a hemorrhagic stroke. What actions by the nurse demonstrates the nurses understanding of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A nurse is counseling parents of a child with cerebral palsy about feeding techniques. Which strategy should the nurse recommend to minimize the risk of aspiration?

A client is admitted to the hematology floor with and diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). The nurse anticipates what intervention for this client?

Match the following with the best description below. Answers may be used more than once or not at all. Each has one answer.

A nurse is caring for a client who frequently breaks their arms and other bones on purpose. The nurse understands that the client likely has which diagnosis?  

The brain’s ability to adapt and change after a TBI or stroke is referred to as:

A nurse is screening children and adolescents for exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Which of the following clients is considered to have experienced an ACE?  

A nurse is providing education to a group of staff members about schizophrenia. Which of the following age groups should the nurse include as the age when schizophrenia is typically diagnosed?    

Which of the following is a behavioral sign of a learning disability in a child?  

A client is admitted to an acute care hospital for alcohol withdrawal after deciding to “quit cold turkey.” Which of the following meds would you anticipate the provider will order to treat withdrawal symptoms?