A nurse is caring for a client who has phantom limb pain.
The nurse should identify the client is experiencing which type of pain?

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 admitting a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and expects to administer which of the following medications to decrease intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A nurse is caring for a patient in the intensive care unit who was admitted with severe head trauma and cerebral edema. The patient opens their eyes spontaneously, is oriented, and obeys commands.Which of the following findings indicate the patient is experiencing a decline in their condition?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and asks why they are having a CT angiography. Which of the following should the nurse understand about CT angiography?

A nurse receives a report on a client with a basilar skull fracture. What findings should the nurse expect with this client?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following secondary conditions should the nurse anticipate the client might develop?

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 gathering neurological data on a patient with a neurological injury and observes signs indicative of Cushing’s Triad.
The nurse understands that Cushing’s Triad is a nervous system response that could prevent which of the following conditions?

A client with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus reports experiencing numbness and tingling in their feet that disrupts their sleep.The nurse explains this as a nerve disorder known as peripheral neuropathy.
Which statement by the client indicates they understand the cause of this condition?

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?