253 - Neuro Questions (51-100 With Rationales And Strategies) Already Passed

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with a diagnosis of brain attack (stroke) with anosognosia. To meet the needs of the client with this deficit, the nurse should include activities that will achieve which outcome? 1.Encourage communication. 2.Provide a consistent daily routine. 3.Promote adequate bowel elimination. 4.Increase the client's awareness of the affected side. {Ans: 4. In anosognosia, the client exhibits neglect of the affected side of the body. The nurse will plan care activities that remind the client to perform actions that require looking at the affected arm or leg, as well as activities that will increase the client's awareness of the affected side. Options 1, 2, and 3 are not associated with this deficit. * Focus on the subject, care of the client following brain attack (stroke). Recall that in anosognosia the client demonstrates neglect of the affected side of the body. This will direct you to the correct option.}The nurse develops a plan of care for a client with a brain aneurysm who will be placed on aneurysm precautions. Which interventions should be included in the plan? Select all that apply. 1.Leave the lights on in the client's room at night.