The nurse is caring for a client with left-sided weakness that started 60 minutes earlier. What diagnostic test will the nurse prepare the client for first?
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A client is 4 hours postoperative after transluminal angiopl…
A client is 4 hours postoperative after transluminal angioplasty using the right femoral artery. The client reports leg pain on the affected side, rated as 5/10. What action by the nurse takes priority?
The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized client who is…
The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized client who is experiencing an acute episode of trigeminal neuralgia. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with left sided h…
The nurse is caring for a client admitted with left sided heart failure. Which new finding is the greatest concern?
The nurse is collecting health history data on a client with…
The nurse is collecting health history data on a client with a suspected spinal cord tumor at the thoracic level. The nurse is aware that the most common early symptom of a spinal cord tumor is what?
The nurse positioned a client with acute respiratory distres…
The nurse positioned a client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) into a prone position 2 hours ago. Which information obtained by the nurse indicates that the positioning is effective?
A client with Bell’s Palsy refuses to eat while others are p…
A client with Bell’s Palsy refuses to eat while others are present because of embarrassment about drooling. Which response by the nurse is best?
A client arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesi…
A client arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and expressive aphasia that started 2 hours previously, and health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which action will the nurse take? The nurse anticipates preparing the client for
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client an…
The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client and observes small, purplish, red-point lesions covering the client’s skin. The nurse knows this assessment finding is an indication of which of the following?
Before beginning the quiz, please review the instructions be…
Before beginning the quiz, please review the instructions below and ensure you complete your Environment Scan appropriately to avoid potential deductions. 1) Please perform an environment scan by thoroughly scanning your immediate surroundings, and surface areas, below and behind your computer. 2) Commit to maintaining academic integrity during the quiz 3) Commit to maintaining academic integrity following the quiz