A nurse is providing care for a patient in the emergency department who has been preliminarily diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which diagnostic test should the nurse expect the healthcare provider to order?

A nurse is providing discharge instruction to a client who has hypertension that has resulted in a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which of the following information should the nurse discuss with the client regarding blood pressure (BP) management?

A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a middle-aged client who was admitted following a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor for stroke?

A nurse is caring for a client who had a traumatic brain injury (TBI). What symptoms indicate a mild TBI?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nursing students about possible psychosocial changes a client might have after sustaining a neurological injury.
Which of the following should the nurse mention?

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client with epilepsy. What should be included in the nurse’s instructions?

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?

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 degenerative disc disease.
Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse understand might develop with this condition? (Select All that Apply)

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 providing care to a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is having difficulty swallowing. Which of the following departments should the nurse plan to contact for a consultation?