A nurse is admitting a client diagnosed with herpes simplex virus encephalitis.
Which medication would the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider to order for treatment?

During the performance of a Romberg test, the nurse observes the client sway slightly. What action should the nurse take?

A client has informed the Home Health Nurse that they recently noticed distortions when looking at the Amsler grid kept on their refrigerator.
What is the appropriate action for the nurse to take?

An 84-year-old patient has just returned from the post-anesthetic care unit after undergoing hip arthroplasty. The patient is only oriented to their name.
The patient’s family is distressed because the patient had no cognitive deficits before surgery.The patient is later diagnosed with postoperative delirium. What should the nurse communicate to the patient’s family?

The nurse is educating a patient who has been newly prescribed eye medications to treat glaucoma.
How can the nurse best determine if the patient can safely and effectively self-administer the medications?

A nurse, during a shift report, learns that a patient under their care is blind. What actions by the nurse would demonstrate effective communication?

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

In the context of an initial assessment for a client admitted to rule out Guillain-Barre syndrome, which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?

The nurse is providing care for a comatose patient and regularly assessing for potential complications. What complications should the nurse be looking for?

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?

The nurse is providing discharge education to a patient newly diagnosed with Ménière’s disease. What food should the patient be instructed to limit or avoid?