NR 446 Week 3 VATI Remediation Questions and Answers
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NR 446
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NR 446
NR 446 Week 3 VATI Remediation Questions and AnswersThe nurse is caring for a client post-craniotomy to treat a brain tumor. What
postoperative nursing actions should the nurse initiate?
The nurse should administer medications as ordered regarding risks and
complications of seizures, increased i...
NR 446 Week 3 VATI Remediation Questions and Answers NR 446 Week 3 VATI Remediation The nurse is caring for a client post -craniotomy to treat a brain tumor. What postoperative nursing actions should the nurse initiate? The nurse should administer medications as ordered regarding risks and complications of seizures, increased intracranial pressure and monitor neurologic status. The medications used include manitol and dexamethasone, and phenytoin or diazepam for the seizures. The nurse should additionally initiate a consult to Occupation, sp eech, and physical therapy as needed. Social services should also be offer for assistance in case management, family and rehab. A hospitalized client with a sealed radioactive implant asks the nurse, “can my family visit me?” What education should the nurse provide regarding visitors? The clients family runs risk of lead contamination and poisoning so, the nurse should assure the client that they may receive visitors but under limitations and instruction. The client and visitors should understand that they can only visit x 30 minutes, they should refrain at 6 feet from source, and they cannot visit if they are under 16 years old, pregnant or trying to conceive. A client with Alzheimer’s Disease is being discharged home. What teaching should the nurse provide to the client and the caregiver regarding home safety measures? The nurse should educate the client and caregiver to ensure safety at home by doing the following: - remove scatter rugs - install door locks and alarms - provide good lighting and hand rails on stairs
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