A nurse is assessing a patient with progressive hearing loss. Rinne and Weber tests are performed. Which finding is consistent with sensorineural hearing loss?

A patient with a high cervical spinal cord injury (C4) is being discharged home. The nurse educates the patient and caregiver about long-term complications. Which statements by the caregiver indicate understanding? (Select all that apply.)

A child with ADHD is prescribed methylphenidate. What is the expected therapeutic outcome of stimulant therapy?

A patient starting amphetamine therapy for narcolepsy asks about important precautions. What patient education should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is caring for a patient with an ischemic stroke in the right middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory. Which interventions should be prioritized? (Select all that apply.)

A patient taking phenytoin for epilepsy reports unsteady gait, slurred speech, and diplopia. Which nursing interventions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient with a suspected brainstem infarction. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A patient arrives at the ED with sudden-onset left-sided hemiplegia, facial droop, and slurred speech that began 45 minutes ago. The non-contrast CT scan is negative for hemorrhage. What is the nurse’s next priority?

A patient taking methylphenidate reports loss of appetite, weight loss, and palpitations. What is the nurse’s best response?

A patient presents with double vision and reports difficulty focusing on objects. The nurse is assessing extraocular movements. What is the most sensitive test for detecting cranial nerve dysfunction?