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Clinical Nursing Skills

What Should the Nurse Do?

Clinical Nursing SkillsWhat Should the Nurse Do?

What Should the Nurse Do?

1 .
The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old female in the emergency room who had a recent diagnosis of a stroke. The daughter states that she has noticed her mother has had trouble walking, performing personal hygiene, and speaking. How should the nurse respond?
2 .
The nurse is performing an assessment on a 21-year-old patient and notes an altered mental status. The patient is unable to tell the nurse their name, location, or the date. The patient’s speech is garbled. The patient’s family states that this is not normal. What should the nurse do?
3 .
The nurse is preparing to receive an 83-year-old patient. In report, the nurse was told that the patient has Alzheimer disease and is coming from a nursing home. What should the nurse do to prepare for this admission?
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