Exam 43: Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a diskectomy 6 hours ago.Which assessment finding should the nurse address first?

A nurse is teaching a client with multiple sclerosis who is prescribed cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)and methylprednisolone (Medrol).Which statement should the nurse include in this client's discharge teaching?

A nurse teaches a client with a lower motor neuron lesion who wants to achieve bladder control.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

A nurse assesses a client with early-onset multiple sclerosis (MS).Which clinical manifestation should the nurse expect to find?

A nurse assesses the health history of a client who is prescribed ziconotide (Prialt)for chronic back pain.Which assessment question should the nurse ask?

After teaching a client with a spinal cord injury,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which client statement indicates a correct understanding of how to prevent respiratory problems at home?

A nurse cares for several clients on a neurologic unit.Which prescription for a client should direct the nurse to ensure that an informed consent has been obtained before the test or procedure?

A nurse teaches a client who is recovering from a spinal fusion.Which statement should the nurse include in this client's postoperative instructions?

A nurse cares for a client with a spinal cord injury.With which interdisciplinary team member should the nurse consult to assist the client with activities of daily living?

An emergency department nurse cares for a client who experienced a spinal cord injury 1 hour ago.Which prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion.Which complication should alert the nurse to urgently communicate with the health care provider?

A nurse cares for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).The client states,"I do not want to be placed on a mechanical ventilator." How should the nurse respond?

An emergency room nurse initiates care for a client with a cervical spinal cord injury who arrives via emergency medical services.Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse plans care for a client with a halo fixator.Which interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse promotes the prevention of lower back pain by teaching clients at a community center.Which instruction should the nurse include in this education?

A nurse cares for a client who presents with an acute exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS).Which prescribed medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from a lumbar laminectomy.Which complications should alert the nurse to urgently communicate with the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)

A nurse assesses clients at a community center.Which client is at greatest risk for lower back pain?

A nurse cares for a client with a lower motor neuron injury who is experiencing a flaccid bowel elimination pattern.Which actions should the nurse take to assist in relieving this client's constipation? (Select all that apply.)

After teaching a male client with a spinal cord injury at the T4 level,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which client statements indicate a correct understanding of the teaching related to sexual effects of this injury? (Select all that apply.)