A nurse is providing care to a client who presents with manifestations consistent with bacterial meningitis. After evaluating the client and completing a head CT scan, the provider delays performing a lumbar puncture and orders a corticosteroid combined with antibiotics. The nurse knows that the lumbar puncture has most likely been delayed for what reason?

A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and a sodium level of 123 mEq/L. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate?

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?

Which nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)?

Which of the following is an example of health promotion for meningitis?

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of this diagnosis?

A nurse is assessing a client who reports severe headache and a stiff neck. The nurse's assessment reveals positive Kernig's signs. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

Give Nitroprusside 0.5 mcg/kg/min. The client weighs 176 lbs. The drug is available as 500mg in 500 mL of fluid. Calculate mcg/min, mcg/hr, and mL/hr. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth and include the units of measure.)

Which of the following is the primary etiology of Guillain-Barré syndrome?

Which of the following are clinical manifestations of Guillain-Barré syndrome? (Select all that apply)