ATI LPN · Medical Surgical Nursing · Neurological Assessment Questions

A reflex action is a pathway that typically involves several neurons and mediates:

The central communication conduit between the brain and the rest of the body is the

What are key roles for the RN in a code blue?

A 31-year-old female presents with throbbing right-sided headache that she rates as 8/10 in intensity. She states her pain began approximately 12 hours ago, and is accompanied by nausea. She finds some relief when sitting in a quiet, dark room. She reports that prior to the onset of her headache, she noticed a 'bright spot' in her left lateral vision that later expanded to form a crescent with 'zigzagging' lines of color that has made her feel as if she was 'blind.' This lasted 30 minutes and then resolved, and was followed by the headache. She experiences similar episodes approximately once every two months. Physical exam is completely normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management?

When caring for a patient with a new right-sided homonymous hemianopsia resulting from a stroke, which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?