Which of the following is a common complication of Guillain-Barre syndrome?

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected meningitis. Which of the following findings would the nurse identify as a classic manifestation of meningitis?

A nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following physiological alterations is consistent with a diagnosis of SIADH?

A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has diabetes insipidus (DI). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following neurologic effects?

A nurse is assessing four clients on a medical unit. The nurse should identify which of the following clients as exhibiting positive manifestations of hypercortisolism?

A nurse is assessing a client who had a craniotomy and has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?

A staff nurse is teaching a client who has Addison's disease about the disease process. The client asks the nurse what causes Addison's disease. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Which diagnostic test is considered the definitive test for meningitis?

A nurse is providing care to a client who presents with manifestations consistent with bacterial meningitis. After evaluating the client and completing a head CT scan, the provider delays performing a lumbar puncture and orders a corticosteroid combined with antibiotics. The nurse knows that the lumbar puncture has most likely been delayed for what reason?

A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?

A nurse is caring for a child who has Addison's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?