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The client has been diagnosed with Guillain Barre´ Syndrome.  What assessment indicates the client is having clinical manifestations of this disease process?

A client is brought into the emergency department in the midst of a seizure.  The client has a history of status epilepticus and diabetes mellitus.  After being placed on the bed the seizure ceases, what will be the nurse’s priority intervention?

The nurse is providing care for the client experiencing aphasia. Which of the following nursing interventions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

The nurse is preparing a pamphlet to educate client’s on the risk factors  for a stroke. Which of the following statements will be placed on this educational material? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm. The health care provider orders hydralazine 15 mg IV every 4 hours as needed to keep the systolic blood pressure less than 140 mmHg. The hydralazine available is 20mg/mL. To administer the correct dose, how many milliliters of medication will the nurse draw up in the syringe? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth. Do not include mL in your answer.

The client is scheduled for an EEG (electroencephalogram) in the morning. What foods will the nurse instruct the client to avoid before the test? Select all that apply.

The nurse should be prepared to administer which of the following medications for pain control in a head injury client?

An unconscious client receiving emergency care following an automobile crash accident has a possible spinal cord injury. What priority interventions for emergency care will be followed? Select all that apply. 

The nurse is making rounds after receiving change of shift report.  Which of the following clients will the nurse see first?

While riding a skateboard, the client has sustained a concussion. What is the nurse’s priority in providing care for this client?