Adult neuro nclex - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NEURO assessment 1. When admitting an acutely confused patient with a head injury, which action should the nurse take? a. Ask family members about the patient's health history. b. Ask leading questions to assist in obtaining health data. c. Wait until the patient is better oriented to ask questions. d. Obtain only the physiologic neurologic assessment data. - ANS ANS: A When admitting a patient who is likely to be a poor historian, the nurse should obtain health history infor...

NCLEX-RN PASSPOINT NEURO EXAM WITH ALL SOLUTIONS. Question 1 See full question A client comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, malaise, chills, fever, and a stiff neck. Vital sign assessment reveals a temperature elevation, increased heart and respiratory rates, and normal blood pressure. On physical examination, the nurse notes confusion, a petechial rash, nuchal rigidity, Brudzinski's sign, and Kernig's sign. What do these manifestations indicate? You Selected: •...

Pain Management Practice 62 Questions with Verified Answers B Sedation is a concern because it may indicate that the patient is experiencing opioid-related side effects. Advancing sedation may indicate that the patient may progress to respiratory depression. - CORRECT ANSWER Which of the following signs or symptoms in an opioid-naive patient is of greatest concern to the nurse when assessing the patient 1 hour after administering an opioid? A. Oxygen saturation of 95% B. Difficulty aro...

NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio GI, Endocrine, Integumentary Integumentary NCLEX A client with dermatitis has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid for use on the affected areas, and the nurse has reinforced instructions about the use of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication...

ACCUMLATIVE NCLEX TEST BANK NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho CardioGI, Endocrine, Integumentary Integumentary NCLEX A client with dermatitis has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid for use on the affected areas, and the nurse has reinforced instructions about the use of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The nurse provides instructions to the...

NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio GI, Endocrine, Integumentary Integumentary NCLEX A client with dermatitis has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid for use on the affected areas, and the nurse has reinforced instructions about the use of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication...

ACCUMLATIVE NCLEX TEST BANK INCLUDE NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio , GI, Endocrine, Integumentary A+ ACCUMLATIVE NCLEX TEST BANK NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio GI, Endocrine, Integumentary   Integumentary NCLEX A client with dermatitis has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid for use on the affected areas, and the nurse has reinforced instructions about the use of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a nee...

NCLEX: Respiratory, Neuro, GI, Ortho Cardio GI, Endocrine, Integumentary Integumentary NCLEX A client with dermatitis has been prescribed a topical corticosteroid for use on the affected areas, and the nurse has reinforced instructions about the use of this medication. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? Collagenase (Santyl) is prescribed for a client with a severe burn to the hand. The nurse provides instructions to the client regarding the use of the medication...

Questions 1. Which postoperative client is manifesting the most serious negative effect of inadequate pain management? 1. Demonstrates continuous use of call bell related to unsatisfied needs and discomfort 2. Develops venous thromboembolism related to immobility caused by pain and discomfort 3. Refuses to participate in physical therapy because of fear of pain caused by exercises 4. Feels depressed about loss of function and hopeless about getting relief from pain 2. A client with chronic...

Questions 1. Which postoperative client is manifesting the most serious negative effect of inadequate pain management? 1. Demonstrates continuous use of call bell related to unsatisfied needs and discomfort 2. Develops venous thromboembolism related to immobility caused by pain and discomfort 3. Refuses to participate in physical therapy because of fear of pain caused by exercises 4. Feels depressed about loss of function and hopeless about getting relief from pain 2. A client with chronic...