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?
Read DetailsA 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?
Read DetailsA patient reports that they have difficulty hearing soft sounds and often have to ask people to repeat themselves. The nurse suspects the patient has **presbycusis**. Which of the following is the most important aspect of care for this patient?
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