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 is caring for a client who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect?

A physician tells the family of a client involved in a motorvehicle accident that the client sustained a coupcontrecoup injury. Which of the following statements by the nurse indicates an understanding of this type of traumatic brain injury?

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 client with multiple sclerosis has been prescribed interferon B. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching about this medication.

A student nurse is caring for a client with acute hemorrhagic stroke who was admitted 1 day ago. Which is the priority assessment finding for the student to report to the primary nurse?

A nurse at a rehabilitation center is planning care for a client who had a left hemispheric cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 3 weeks ago. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the client's rehabilitation program?

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 nurse is presenting discharge instructions to a client who has multiple sclerosis (MS). The client reports symptoms of diplopia, dysmetria, and sensory change. Which of the following nursing statements are appropriate?

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. On which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to instruct the client?

A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?