A nurse is educating a student about cerebral edema.
The student nurse inquires, “What type of cerebral edema is associated with a patient who has had a stroke?” Which of the following is the best response from the nurse?

A nurse is teaching a class about the use of pain medications for clients who have an opioid addiction. Which of the following medications are a nonopioid analgesic?

A nurse is caring for a client who has phantom limb pain.
The nurse should identify the client is experiencing which type of pain?

A nurse is providing care to a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is having difficulty swallowing. Which of the following departments should the nurse plan to contact for a consultation?

A nurse is attending to a client with multiple sclerosis who reports a sensation of tightness around their torso. What condition should the nurse identify this symptom as indicating?

The nurse is assisting with planning care for a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Which of the following relates to a high mortality rate for a client who has an SAH?

A newly licensed nurse is learning about coup and contrecoup injuries.
Which statement by the newly licensed nurse demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic?

A nurse in the emergency department is evaluating a client who was brought in by a neighbor after suddenly falling while walking.
What assessments should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is admitting a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and expects to administer which of the following medications to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A nurse is providing care for a patient in the emergency department who has been preliminarily diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to order?

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include in the plan of care?