The nurse is providing education to the patient with Bell’s palsy. Which instruction does the nurse give the patient to promote safety?

The patient with laryngitis requests tips on nonpharmacological symptom management. The nurse makes which suggestion?

The patient is brought to the emergency department (ED) after hitting their head during a fall. The patient does not arouse when their name is called, but opens the eyes and attempts to remove the hand that is pinching him. Once aroused, the patient responds with, “Bubble,” when asked what year it is. The nurse records the patient’s mental status using the Glasgow Coma Scale as which number? Enter your response using a whole number.