A patient has been prescribed baclofen (Lioresal) for muscle…
A patient has been prescribed baclofen (Lioresal) for muscle spasticity due to multiple sclerosis. The nurse is teaching the patient about the medication’s side effects. Which of the following side effects should the nurse emphasize as the most important to report immediately?
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A nurse is caring for a patient who has been admitted with a suspected stroke. The healthcare provider orders a CT scan to rule out hemorrhagic stroke. In preparing the patient for the CT scan, which of the following actions is the nurse’s top priority?
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A 30-year-old male patient is diagnosed with syphilis and is prescribed penicillin G. The nurse is explaining the stages of syphilis. Which of the following signs and symptoms is characteristic of the primary stage of syphilis?
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