A nurse is caring for a client who has headaches.
Which of the following precipitating factors is common in both tension-type headaches and cluster headaches?

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?

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 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?

A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
The client states, “I have no idea why I got this.”. What is the most important he nurse should ask this client while performing the assessment?

A nurse is caring for an older adult patient in the emergency department who sustained a head injury due to a fall. Which of the following are common causes of head injuries in older adults?

A nurse is teaching a client about the nervous system.
Which of the following neurotransmitters should the nurse include in the teaching as having an inhibitory action?

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 nurse is responsible for six patients.
Which of the following patients are at risk for developing peripheral neuropathy (PN)? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a client who has headaches.
Which of the following precipitating factors is common in both tension-type headaches and cluster headaches?

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?