The critical care nurse is caring for an older adult diagnosed with an epidural hematoma. The following assessment data are collected: opens eyes to pain, flexes abnormally to stimuli, and has no verbal response. The vitals signs are: BP 189/64, RR 10, temperature 98.8 orally, HR 58. What is the priority nursing intervention?

A nurse is studying for the certified neuroscience registered nurse exam. When reviewing interventions for meningtitis, the nurse knows which of the following statements are true? Select all that apply.

The nurse is admitting a client to the healthcare facility who is in the late stages of pancreatic cancer. In order to comply with the Patient Self-Determination Act, the nurse should:

A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is at risk for metabolic syndrome (Syndrome X). Which of the following features are evaluated for metabolic syndrome? Select the four that apply. 

The neuro intensive care nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a contrecoup traumatic brain injury who is being mechanically ventilated. To maintain intracranial pressure within acceptable levels, the most appropriate respiratory goal is to:

A client is diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. The nurse would expect which of the following signs/symptoms associated with this disorder? Select all that apply.

The RN charge nurse is making client assignments in the cardiac critical care unit. Which client should be assigned to the most experienced nurse?

The nurse is working on an endocrinology unit. Which client should the nurse assess first?

A client is diagnosed with pheochromocytoma. The nurse prepares a plan of care for the client. While planning, the nurse understands the following regarding the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma? Select all that apply.

Which of the following should the nurse consider when preparing to administer the iodine compound Lugol’s solution to a client diagnosed with Graves’ Disease?