During discharge teaching for a patient who experienced a mild stroke, you are providing details on how to eliminate risk factors for experiencing another stroke. Which risk factors below for stroke are modifiable
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During an outpatient visit you are assessing the patient’s u…
During an outpatient visit you are assessing the patient’s understanding about the signs and symptoms associated with osteoporosis. Select all of the signs and symptoms stated by the patient that are correct:
The following are signs and symptoms of Parkinson Syndrome: …
The following are signs and symptoms of Parkinson Syndrome: (select all that apply)
The nurse provides care for a client in balanced suspension…
The nurse provides care for a client in balanced suspension traction. The client reports pain in the affected extremity, and the nurse administers the prescribed medication. One hour later the client states, “I don’t know why, but the pain isn’t getting any better. “Which action does the nurse take FIRST?
You are providing care for a patient with an acute hemorrhag…
You are providing care for a patient with an acute hemorrhage stroke. The patient’s husband has been reading a lot about strokes and asks why his wife did not receive alteplase (tissue plasminogen activator). What is your best response?
Which statement by a patient, who just received a cast on th…
Which statement by a patient, who just received a cast on the right arm for a fracture and pain medication, requires you to notify the physician immediately?
A decrease of which neurotransmitter in the brain cause Park…
A decrease of which neurotransmitter in the brain cause Parkinson’s symptoms?
The patient who had a stroke needs to be fed. What instructi…
The patient who had a stroke needs to be fed. What instruction should you give to the nursing assistant who will feed the patient?
A patient who experienced a cerebral hemorrhage is at risk f…
A patient who experienced a cerebral hemorrhage is at risk for developing increased ICP. Which sign and symptom below is the earliest indicator the patient is having this complication?
A male client was diagnosed 6 months ago with amyotrophic la…
A male client was diagnosed 6 months ago with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The progression of the disease has been aggressive. He is unable to maintain his personal hygiene without assistance. Ambulation is most difficult, requiring him to use a wheelchair and rely on assistance for mobility. He recently has become severely dysphagic. The priority nursing interventions for dysphagia would be aimed toward prevention of: