The patient with a cervical SCI has been placed in fixed skeletal traction with a halo fixation device. When caring for this patient the nurse may delegate which action(s) to the LPN/LVN? (Chooseone that doesn't apply.)

The patient with a cervical SCI has been placed in fixed skeletal traction with a halo fixation device. When caring for this patient the nurse may delegate which action(s) to the LPN/LVN? (Chooseone that doesn't apply.)

Mr. Smith's physician suspects that Mr. Smith has an injured pituitary gland because of his

Mr. Jay is receiving levodopa (L-dopa) to control symptoms of Parkinson disease. Which of the following indicates that he is taking his medication properly?

Patients with intracerebral hemorrhage need to be observed for signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. During the compensatory phase of increased intracranial pressure an initial change in vital signs includes

During the first 12 hours of hospitalization you notice that the patient's temperature, pulse, and respiration are showing a steady rise. Petechiae are developing on her chest and she is becoming confused. After notifying the physician, what is the highest priority of care?