Chapter 70 Neuro
The nurse is caring for a client with mid-to-late stage of an inoperable brain tumor. What teaching is important for the nurse to do with this client
explain hospice and services
A client with a cerebellar brain tumor is admitted to an acute care facility. The nurse formulates a nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. Which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add to complete the nursing diagnosis statement?
impaired balance
A client with Parkinson's disease asks the nurse what their treatment is supposed to do since the disease is progressive. What would be the nurse's best response?
keep you independent as long as possible
The nurse is providing postoperative care for a client who just underwent surgery to remove a metastatic intramedullary tumor. On postoperative day 3, the client states, "I am really looking forward to going running again, it had become too difficult because of the loss of feeling in my feet." Which should the nurse address in the client's care plan?
knowledge deficit
A nurse is working on a surgical floor. The nurse must logroll a client following a:
laminectomy
A client with post-polio syndrome displays fatigue and decreased muscle strength. How should the nurse best respond to the client?
IV immunoglobulin infusion may help you
A patient with myasthenia gravis is in the hospital for treatment of pneumonia. The patient informs the nurse that it is very important to take pyridostigmine bromide on time. The nurse gets busy and does not administer the medication until after breakfast. What outcome will the patient have related to this late dose?
muscle will be fatigued and pt unable to chew food or swallow pills
Which disease is associated with decreased levels of dopamine due to destruction of pigmented neuronal cells?
parkinson's
A client newly diagnosed with Huntington diease asks for information concerning management of symptoms. Which action would the nurse first take to address this request?
perform focused assessment on client's needs and capabilities
The nurse cares for a client with Huntington disease. What intervention is a priority for safe care?
protect from falls
