When globbing, what character(s) is/are used to represent exactly one character?

A patient is scheduled for a thymectomy. For which peripheral nervous system disorder should the nurse plan care for this patient?

The nurse is teaching a patient with myasthenia gravis how to recognize a cholinergic crisis. What manifestations should the nurse include in this teaching? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is speaking with the family of a patient diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). They ask what could cause something like this. How should the nurse reply?

The nurse is providing eye care to a patient with Bell’s palsy. Which nursing action is most appropriate to help protect the affected eye?

A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis has difficulty swallowing and copious pulmonary secretions. What equipment should the nurse ensure is at the bedside at all times?

A mother of two young children has a 1-year history of MS and recently stopped helping in the children’s classrooms because of fatigue and weakness. What advice should the nurse give to help the patient best cope with the problem?

During the acute CVA phase, there is a risk for falls related to paralysis. The intervention that best protects the patient from injury is:

Several days after a CVA, the patient’s family asks the nurse if tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a drug therapy option now. The nurse’s response is based on the knowledge that this drug must be used within:

The nursing diagnosis Ineffective Airway Clearance has been identified for a patient with multiple sclerosis. Which interventions should the nurse include in this patient’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)