An 84year old client is brought to the emergency department with reports that his mental status has slowly been declining. He fell 2 weeks ago but did not seek medical attention. Based on this information, what does the nurse suspect the client's diagnosis will be?

A nurse at a community health clinic is caring for a client who reports a headache and stiff neck. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

The nurse caring for a client with a brain tumor will monitor for which of the following early signs of increased intracranial pressure?

When caring for the client with Alzheimer's disease, which of the following are appropriate items to include in the client's room?

A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?

You are monitoring the vital signs of an 74yrold man who was admitted for a head injury after he tripped and fell at home. He takes anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation. On arrival his vital signs were stable at BP 150/86, pulse 84, respirations 14/min, but his family reported that he was more restless than usual. He lives alone after his wife passed away. 2 hours after admission, his vital

signs are now BP 166/74, pulse 54, respirations 11/min. He is now quiet and appears sleepy. He is on 2L nasal cannula and has been placed on neutropenic precautions.

A client who recently suffered a stroke suffers from leftsided homonymous hemianopsia.What action does the nurse take when caring for the client during meal time?

An 84year old client is brought to the emergency department with reports that his mental status has slowly been declining. He fell 2 weeks ago but did not seek medical attention. Based on this information, what does the nurse suspect the client's diagnosis will be?

A client is extremely drowsy, minimally responsive, and has a difficult time following commands. With vigorous stimulation the client awakens but quickly falls back asleep. What level of consciousness does this describe?

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment for a client with head trauma. Which of the following assessments will give the nurse information about the function of cranial nerve II?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. The nurse should expect which of the following outcomes based on this score?