ATI LEADERSHIPVERSION 9The home health nurse is visiting the home of a client that has been diagnosed with a braintumor. The family states that the client has been having more frequent seizures. What nursingcareshould be provided? (Found in Adult Med Surg Review Module)•Maintain airway (monitor oxygen levels, administer oxygen as needed, monitor lungsounds).•Monitor neurological status—in particular, assessing for changes in level ofconsciousness, neurological deficits, and occurrence of seizures.•Maintain client safety. (Assist with transfers and ambulation, provide assistive devicesas needed.)•Implement seizure precautions.•Administer medications as prescribed.The nurse is collaborating with the health care team to create a plan of care for a clientfollowing a stroke. Explain the nurse’s role in continuity of care. The nurse role in continuitycare is a coordinator, documentation, communication, consultations, referrals, transfer anddischarge planning.An elderly client is being discharged from the hospital to home following a longhospitalization. What are some community resources that the nurse should initiate referralsfor this client?Preview Mode
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