Out of 1 points a 69 year old male with a history of

Question 18
1 out of 1 points

A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents to the
emergency room (ER) after a month-long episode of headaches and
confusion. Based on his alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic
symptoms is:
Question 19
1 out of 1 points
When a patient has a peculiar sensation that immediately precedes a
seizure, what term should the nurse use to describe this sensation?
Question 20
1 out of 1 points
A 33-y ear-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries
received in a motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals an injury of the
cervical cord. Cord swelling in this region may be life threatening
because:
Question 21
1 out of 1 points
A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his level of
arousal. Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and
reactive pupils, and roving eye movements. Which of the following
diagnosis will the nurse most likely see on the chart?
Question 22
1 out of 1 points
A 72-year-old male demonstrates left-sided weakness of upper and
lower extremities. The symptoms lasted 24 hours and resolve with no
evidence of infarction. The patient most likely experienced a(n):

Question 23
1 out of 1 points
A nurse should document on the chart that chronic pain is occurring
when the patient reports the pain has lasted longer than:
Question 24
1 out of 1 points
A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia. Whi ch
assessment f inding will most help support this diagnosis?
Question 25
1 out of 1 points
A patient has memory loss of events that o ccurred before a head
injury. What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is
experiencing?
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