During a home visit the nurse is concerned that the patient with Alzheimer’s disease is deteriorating. What patient observation caused the nurse to have this concern?

The nurse cares for a patient at home with advanced amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which complications should the nurse monitor for? Select all that apply.

A patient tells the nurse that the healthcare provider mentioned an organ removal surgery for treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG). What organ is removed?

The nurse is planning to institute seizure precautions for a client who is being admitted from the emergency department. Which measures should the nurse include in planning for the client’s safety? Select all that apply.

A client with an ischemic stroke is being considered for recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA). The nurse recognizes which factors as likely contraindications to this treatment? Select all that apply.

In monitoring a patient recovering from a craniotomy for treatment of a brain tumor, which assessment findings require the nurse to notify the surgeon? Select all that apply.

A client with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa. Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to be most affected with this medication?

A patient with dementia is at risk for injury and illness. What should the nurse prioritize when caring for this patient?

The nurse correlates which finding to a definitive diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

The nurse conducts a neurological assessment for a client. Which finding correlates to a parasympathetic stimulation of the autonomic nervous system?