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A patient with a spinal cord injury at T1 complains of stuffiness of the nose and a headache. The nurse notes a flushing of the neck and “goose flesh.” What should be the primary nursing intervention based on these assessments?

A patient, age 45, is to have a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk. Which nursing action should be planned with respect to this diagnostic test?

What is the purpose of plasmapheresis in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

The newly admitted patient to the emergency room after a motorcycle accident has serosanguineous drainage coming from the nose. What is the most appropriate nursing response to this assessment?

A patient is admitted with a secondary immunodeficiency from chemotherapy. The nursing plan of care should include provisions for:

Ketoconazole is prescribed for a patient with a diagnosis of candidiasis. Which interventions should the nurse include when administering this medication?  (Select all that apply)

A family member of a patient who has just suffered a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient’s deep sleep. What is this behavior called?

Health care facilities have reduced the incidence of serious latex reactions by:

The nurse is caring for a home health patient who had a spinal cord injury at C5 three years ago. The nurse bases the plan of care on the knowledge that the patient will be able to:

The patient with a neurological impairment experiences urinary incontinence. Which of the following nursing actions is most helpful in assisting the client to adapt to this alteration?