Exam 58: Chronic Neurologic Problems

The nurse expects the assessment of a patient who is experiencing a cluster headache to include

A patient who has been treated for status epilepticus in the emergency department will be transferred to the medical nursing unit. Which equipment should the nurse have available in the patient's assigned room ?

A patient is being treated with carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)for Parkinson's disease. Which information indicates a need for change in the medication or dosage?

After change-of-shift report,which patient should the nurse assess first?

While the nurse is transporting a patient on a stretcher to the radiology department,the patient begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which action should the nurse take?

The nurse advises a patient with myasthenia gravis (MG)to

A patient reports feeling numbness and tingling of the left arm before experiencing a seizure. The nurse determines that this history is consistent with what type of seizure?

Which assessment is most important for the nurse to make regarding a patient with myasthenia gravis?

The nurse observes a patient ambulating in the hospital hall when the patient's arms and legs suddenly jerk and the patient falls to the floor. The nurse will first

A woman who has multiple sclerosis (MS)asks the nurse about risks associated with pregnancy. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

When a 74-yr-old patient is seen in the health clinic with new development of a stooped posture,shuffling gait,and pill rolling-type tremor,the nurse will anticipate teaching the patient about

Which medication taken by a patient with restless legs syndrome should the nurse discuss with the patient?

A 33-yr-old patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)is to begin treatment with glatiramer acetate (Copaxone). Which information will the nurse include in patient teaching?

A patient with Parkinson's disease is admitted to the hospital for treatment of pneumonia. Which nursing interventions will be included in the plan of care ?

A 40-yr-old patient is diagnosed with early Huntington's disease (HD). When teaching the patient,spouse,and adult children about this disorder,the nurse will provide information about the

The home health registered nurse (RN)is planning care for a patient with a seizure disorder related to a recent head injury. Which nursing action can be delegated to a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)?