A patient arrives in the emergency department exhibiting symptoms of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which diagnostic evaluations would the nurse anticipate before treatment is initiated?

A nurse is teaching a group of older adults about risk factors for developing a stroke. Which non-modifiable risk factors should the nurse include in the teaching?

A patient with hypotension has an order for 1000 mL of 0.9% Normal Saline over 3 hours.

The tubing drop factor is 10 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should be given? (This is a med math nd does not require options)

You are instructed to administer tobramycin 35mg IM every 8 hours. The available supply is 40mg in a 1 mL vial.

How many mL’s should the nurse administer? Round your answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.

The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from an ischemic stroke.
What intervention best addresses a potential complication after an ischemic stroke?

The nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has a recent diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client’s care plan?

A nurse is preparing to administer 40 mg of furosemide intravenously.

The available furosemide is 10 mg/1 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.

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

A nurse is conducting an assessment on a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following symptoms is the nurse likely to observe?

The nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected stroke. What assessment finding is most suggestive of a stroke?

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?