The nurse is caring for a client who is in status epilepticus.
What medication should the nurse anticipate administering to halt the seizure immediately?

A client with trigeminal neuralgia has been given suggestions to minimize episodes of pain. Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate the need for further teaching?

A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about risk factors for developing a stroke. Which non-modifiable risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?

The nurse is providing care for a patient in status epilepticus. What nursing intervention takes the highest priority?

The patient with glaucoma is usually started on the lowest dose of medication. Which of the following is the preferred initial ophthalmic medication?

The nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected stroke. What assessment finding is most suggestive of a stroke?

A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mg of furosemide intravenously.

The available furosemide is 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.

The nurse is caring for a client who experienced a stroke in the right hemisphere of the brain. What should the nurse do to ensure the safety of the patient?

When providing care for a comatose patient, how should a nurse evaluate motor responses?

A nurse is caring for a patient who experiences severe cluster headaches.
At what point in the course of a new headache should the patient be instructed to take medications?

The nurse is caring for a patient suspected of having meningitis.
After reviewing the lab results, which medication does the nurse anticipate the provider will prescribe to treat the meningitis?