A 85-year old patient is found lying on the floor next to his bed. The physical assessment reveals crepitus and pain upon movement of the right elbow.  Which of the following conditions do you suspect?

In caring for a patient just admitted with a pelvic fracture, the assessment that would cause the most concern is:

A 49-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is to begin treatment with glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?

The nurse can help a patient with agnosia by:

          The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a left lower leg fracture and had a cast placed 3 days ago.  One hour after receiving her pain medication she begins to complain of pain under the cast.  Which of the following actions is most appropriate for the nurse to carry out?

Following a thymectomy, a 62-year-old male patient with myasthenia gravis receives the usual dose of pyridostigmine (Mestinon). An hour later, the patient complains of nausea and severe abdominal cramps. Which action should be a priority for the nurse?

During a neurologic examination, the patient demonstrates a positive Romberg’s sign with eyes closed, but not with eyes open. The nurse determines these findings to be indicative of which condition?

The nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who is receiving nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which intervention included in the care plan will help the nurse provide safe and effective care?

Following x-rays of an injured wrist, the patient has been told that it is badly sprained.  The nursing student is discharging the patient; the nursing instructor intervenes when she overhears the student tell the patient

Delirium is defined as: