A client was playing softball and was hit in the right ankle by the ball, sustaining a contusion. What is the first action the nurse takes to help alleviate pain and swelling?

The nurse is assisting with admission of a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) to a medical unit. The patient’s legs are weak, making it impossible to walk without assistance. The patient says, “How did I get this? I’m not usually sick.” Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A patient with a right retinal detachment had a pneumatic retinopexy (gas bubble) procedure. Which information will be included in the discharge teaching plan?

A patient diagnosed with Bell’s palsy has all of the following symptoms. Which symptom should the nurse address first?

Which drug therapy does the nurse anticipate administering to help resolve an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis?

A client sustains an injury to the left ankle after a fall. There was immediate swelling and pain from the injury, and the client was taken to the local emergency department. What initial test does the nurse anticipate the physician will order to rule out a fracture?

When administering a mental status examination to a patient with delirium, the nurse should:

A client diagnosed with degenerative joint disease of the fingers reports now having bumps on the fingers that do not hurt. The nurse observes bony nodules on the distal interphalangeal joints. What type of “bumps” does the nurse understand these are?

Which problem statement takes priority when planning care for a patient with trigeminal neuralgia?

A client is receiving treatment for an acute episode of gout with colchicine. The nurse is administering the medication every 2 hours. What symptom(s) should the nurse be sure the client communicates that warrants the drug be stopped? (Select all that apply.)