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A patient has been experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure for five minutes. What should the nurse do first?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who is bleeding profusely from a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?

A home health nurse is making a visit to a client who has Alzheimer’s disease to assess the home for safety. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse make to decrease the client’s risk for injury? Select All That Apply.

A client diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders (NCD) is disoriented, ataxic and wanders. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis?

A nurse in an acute mental health facility is assisting with discharge planning for a client who has a severe mental illness and requires supervision. The client’s partner works all day but is home by late afternoon. Which of the following strategies should the nurse suggest for follow -up care?  

A nurse is planning care for a client who has a halo fixation device. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A client diagnosed recently with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is prescribed donepezil (Aricept). The client’s spouse inquires, “How does this work? Will this cure him?” Which is the appropriate nursing response?

A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a spinal fracture and complete spinal cord transection at the level of C5. Which of the following rehabilitation goals should the nurse add to the client’s plan of care?

Which treatment should the nurse identify as most appropriate for clients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder?

An individual experiences sadness and melancholia in September continuing through November. Which of the following factors should a nurse identify as most likely to contribute to the etiology of these symptoms? Select all that apply.