Which laboratory result would the nurse anticipate when reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid analysis of a patient with bacterial meningitis?

The nurse will include which intervention for the patient newly admitted with cellulitis of the right foot?

Which term would the nurse use to document a patient who is comatose from a head injury and display flexion of the arms, wrists, and fingers, as well as adduction of the upper extremities?

A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long- term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A 70-year-old patient brought in the ED by family member after falling off the ladder. His medical history includes hypertension, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Upon nursing assessment, he has laceration on his left side of temple and bruises on left patella. His speech is slightly slurred and a weak cough reflex. Patient is alert and oriented X2 and having restlessness. Vital signs: Blood pressure 152/59, pulse 87, respirations 20. Oxygen saturation is 90% room air. He reported having slight headache and tolerable pain of 3/10 on his left knee.

The nurse is reviewing the client' assessment data to prepare the client's plan of care.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experience. 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

If blood flow to the brain is interrupted, how quickly does cellular death occur?

After receiving pre procedural instructions, which patient statement demonstrates an understanding of a scheduled ventriculostomy?

A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had a stroke about dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner should indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. The client's vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F). Which of the following neurologic disorders should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is talking with a client who is scheduled for surgery to repair retinal detachment. Which of the following preoperative instructions should the nurse include?