A client experienced a stroke that damaged the hypothalamus. The nurse should anticipate that the client will have problems with:

A client is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The nurse would anticipate which diagnostic evaluation to be completed prior to initiation of treatment?

The nurse is interviewing a client with major depression. Which of the following statements by the client would most indicate to the nurse that the client is at risk for suicide?

A client with depression is admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit. The nurse provides a unit orientation. While observing the client's unpacking, the nurse can expect the client to exhibit:

A client with epilepsy is having a seizure. During the active seizure phase, the nurse should:

The nurse is assessing the client's pupils following a sports injury. Which of the following assessment findings indicates a neurologic concern? Select all that apply.

A nurse is preparing to administer prednisone to a client for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following findings indicates to the nurse the treatment is effective?

The nurse is caring for a client with Wernicke encephalopathy. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?

The nurse is caring for a client who had a hemorrhagic stroke. What assessment finding constitutes an early sign of deterioration?

The nurse is caring for a client who has has been inhaling solvents to receive a "high." After the nurse provides education on the effects of inhaling solvents, which statement from the client indicates understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a client with a stroke and cannot elicit a gag reflex. This deficit is related to cranial nerve (CN) X, the vagus nerve. What will the nurse consider a priority nursing diagnosis?