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NURSING 504-Review for NCLEX-NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
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Neurological Disorders 
NCLEX Tips 
 Monitor a client with a neurological disorder for signs of increased intracranial pressure. 
 The earliest indicator of increased intracranial pressure is deterioration in the level of 
consciousness. 
 Airway is always a priority for a client with a neurological disorder. 
 A client with a head injury should be placed in a head-elevated position. 
 The victim of an accident should not be m...
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NURSING 504 -Reviews for NCLEX-RN
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL.
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PROVIDING A SECURE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
Nursing Responsibilities
 Ensure that staff members are knowledgeable about safety procedure and implement safe
actions.
 Identify factors that influence client safety, such as age (e.g., children, older adult),
developmental level, lifestyle, mental status (e.g., confusion, altered thought proce...
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- MANAGEMENT OF CARE.
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LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN NURSING
Ethics
 Ethics is the branch of philosophy that concerns the distinction made between right and wrong on the
basis of a body of knowledge, not just on the basis of opinions.
 The ideals of right or wrong. Guiding principles that individuals may use to make decisions.
Ethical Principles
These principles are a code that directs or governs nursing acti...
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS.
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Neurological Disorders
NCLEX Tips
 Monitor a client with a neurological disorder for signs of increased intracranial pressure.
 The earliest indicator of increased intracranial pressure is deterioration in the level of
consciousness.
 Airway is always a priority for a client with a neurological disorder.
 A client with a head injury should be placed in a head-elevated po...
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-END OF LIFE CARE_GRIEF & LOSS_VIOLENCE ABUSE & NEGLECT.
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-END OF LIFE CARE_GRIEF & LOSS_VIOLENCE ABUSE & NEGLECT/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-END OF LIFE CARE_GRIEF & LOSS_VIOLENCE ABUSE & NEGLECT.
 End-of-life care involves issues related to death and dying and the role of the healthcare
provider in the care of the dying client.
Legal and Ethical Issues
 Care during the illness and dying experience should be based as much as possible on the client’s
wishes.
 Issues for consideration include organ and tis...
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- Hemodynamics & Med Emergency.
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Shock
 This life-threatening condition can result in damage to multiple organs.
 The condition requires immediate medical treatment; it can worsen rapidly if it goes untreated,
resulting in death.
 Shock takes three main forms: hypovolemic, cardiogenic, and vasogenic:
 Hypovolemic shock is caused by internal or external blood or fluid loss.
 Cardiogenic sh...
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN- RENAL DISORDERS.
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NCLEX Tips
 Intake and output, weight, and vital signs should be monitored closely in the client with a
kidney disorder.
 The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels must be monitored, because they reflect
renal function.
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX RN-MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS INTERVENTION..
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Depressive Disorders
KEY FEATURES OF DEPRESSION
 Depressed mood
 Anhedonia
 Appetite disturbance/weight change
 Sleep disturbance
 Psychomotor disturbance
 Fatigue or loss of energy
 Worthlessness/guilt
 Indecision/poor concentration
 Recurrent thoughts of death/suicide
TYPES OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN - Respiratory Disorders.
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NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN - Respiratory Disorders/NURSING 504 -Review for NCLEX-RN - Respiratory Disorders.
NCLEX Tips
 Airway patency is the priority.
 Oxygen is prescribed for clients with respiratory disorders.
 Monitor the client for respiratory distress.
 Monitor pulse oximetry readings.
 Restlessness, confusion, and a decrease in the level of consciousness are indicators of a
respiratory problem.
 Most respiratory disorders are marked by dyspnea, tachycardia, tachy...
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