The nurse is assessing the results of diagnostic tests on a client’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Which values and observations does the nurse correlate as most indicative of viral meningitis? 

A nurse is updating the health history of a patient who has been admitted to the hospital with a stroke. What question should the nurse ask the patient’s caregiver?

The nurse is talking to the family of a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which statement indicates that the family has a good understanding of the changes in motor movement associated with this disease?

The nurse is caring for a client with Ménière’s disease. The client asks the nurse how to minimize attacks. The nurse discuss those following. Select all that apply. 

          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?