You have a family asking you questions about Alzheimer’s disease and how it is diagnosed. You know that alzheimers can only be confirmed by which method?

The nurse on the neurology unit cares for an adult with expressive aphasia. Which pain scale should the nurse use to assess their pain? (Select all that apply)

What lab test in used to monitor the anticoagulant effect of unfractionated heparin?

A patient on warfarin presents with an INR of 5. While there is currently no evidence of significant bleeding, the patient is assessed as having an increased risk of bleeding. How would you manage? 

List the three elements of Virchow’s Triad and provide an example of each. 

Match the assessment to the right area of the brain that would be most likely affected

Which findings are consistent with anaerobic metabolism during shock? Select all that apply:

The patient’s blood pressure drops to 74/42 mmHg, and becomes unresponsive. What is the priority nursing intervention?

The patient’s report of left shoulder pain when lying flat most likely indicated which of the following?

The nurse is instructing  local community group about ways to reduce the risk for musculoskeletal injury. What information does the nurse include in the teaching plan?