A patient with traumatic brain injury is being assessed. This patient demonstrates gross defects in visual acuity on reading a Snellen eye chart. Which cranial nerve is most likely damaged?
A) Cranial nerve I
B) Cranial nerve II
C) Cranial nerve III
D) Cranial nerve IV
B
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A patient with a long-standing history of seasonal allergies has sought care during the spring and been advised to take a second-generation antihistamine
Which of the patient's following statements suggests a need for the nurse to perform health education? A) "I know these can be a bit expensive, but hopefully it will be worth it for me." B) "I'm really hoping that these pills will cure my allergies before summer starts." C) "I'll check with my doctor to make sure that the diet supplements I'm taking are okay to take at the same time as these pills." D) "It's handy that I don't necessarily have to take these pills at bedtime."
The nurse is assessing the client's peripheral pulses. What would the nurse assess for? Select all that apply
1. Bilaterality 2. Regularity 3. Strength 4. Rate 5. Arrhythmia
You are the nurses giving palliative care to a patient with a diagnosis of COPD. What is the goal of palliative care?
A) To improve the patient's and family's quality of life B) To support aggressive treatment for cure C) To provide physical support for the patient D) To help the patient develop a separate plan with each discipline of the health care team
A patient will begin taking the antiepileptic drug ethosuximide (Zarontin) and asks the nurse whether to take the drug with or without food. The nurse will counsel the patient to take this medication
a. at bedtime. b. 1 hour before meals. c. 2 hours after meals. d. with meals.