Neuro Final

when caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of Guillian-Barre syndrome, what nursing diagnosis should take priority?

impaired gas exchange

prednisone is ordered for the patient with multiple sclerosis. the chief purpose of administering prednisone drug is to what?

decrease inflammation and the severity of the excacerbation

Sinemet is prescribed for a patient with Parkinson's disease. a common adverse side effect of this drug is what?

dyskinetic movements

the nurse is teaching the client with MS about the use of corticosteroids for treatment. what statement by a patient indicates correct understanding?

I should watch for side effects such as euphoria and insomnia while taking this medication

parkinsons disease is a disorder with what symptoms?

hand tremors, shuffling gait, stooped posture

a client with Guillian barre syndrome is being transferred from the emergency department. the client's chief complain is ascending paralysis that has reached the level of the waist. the nurse plans to have what essential item available for emergency

intubation tray

if a patient is developing Gullian Barre's syndrome what symptom should the nurse expect to see first?

paresis and paresthesia in the legs

in clients with a cognitive impairment disorder, the phenomenon of increased confusion in the early evening hours is called what?

sundowning