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A 67-year-old presents to the rehabilitation clinic following a recent MCA stroke of the right cerebral hemisphere. Which of the following would be expected when assessing the patient’s strength in the muscles of facial expression?

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with hypersomnia. The healthcare provider has prescribed a stimulant to help manage the client’s symptoms. Which of the following is the most important nursing consideration when administering this medication?

A nurse is caring for four patients in a busy emergency department. Which action by the nurse best reflects the ethical principle of justice?

True or False: If substance use begins in adolescence, the likelihood of a substance use disorder in the future increases.

A nurse is educating a client with bipolar disorder about creating a psychiatric advanced directive (PAD). Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

A 25-year-old female patient is begin admitted to the detoxification unit at the local hospital. The nurse’s assessment findings are as follows:  Vital Signs: Heartrate: 115Blood Pressure: 190/90Respirations: 24Temperature: 100.2Pain: “Way above a 10, like 15 out of 10” Physical: Patient is sweating and has a runny nose. Client has sores on arms from probable drug injection.Mental: Patient is highly anxious with multiple requests to have medications to manage her pain. Which of the following substances is the patient experiencing withdrawal?

A patient has been diagnosed with stage four terminal cancer on the oncology unit. The nurse approaches the patient to provide support. The patient states, “this is just not true. I want a second opinion. Look at me? I am feeling great! I am not dying.” What stage of grief is the patient experiencing?

During a cultural assessment, a patient states, “In my culture, it is common to use herbal remedies before seeking medical treatment.” What is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?

A nurse is providing mental health care to a client who recently immigrated to the United States and expresses reluctance to discuss personal problems due to cultural beliefs. Which nursing action demonstrates culturally competent care?

A nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a 30-year-old veteran who recently returned from direct combat-related deployment. The client reports difficulty sleeping, irritability, and frequent flashbacks to traumatic events experienced while out of the country. Which of the following nursing interventions is the priority?