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Which intracranial pressure monitoring device allows for drainage and sampling of cerebrospinal fluid? A. Ventriculostomy catheter B. Subdural catheter C. Intraparenchymal probe D. Subarachnoid screw - Answer A

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - Answer b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the n...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy? a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Which ...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Questions & Answers 2023-24 A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - ANSWER-b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse...

Which of the following would be appropriate to utilize in diagnosing increased ICP? Select all that apply. a. Cranial X-ray b. CT Scan of the brain c. Neurological Assessment d. Ventriculostomy b. CT Scan of the brain c. Neurological Assessment d. Ventriculostomy In assessing the patient with scleroderma for pending renal crisis, which findings require an intervention by the nurse? Select all that apply. A. Significant weight gain B. Blood pressure 174/100 mm Hg C. Creatinine 1.9 mg/dL D. Cle...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension (Correct Answer) - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to...

Med Surg 1 Final Exam Questions And Answers Graded A+ . A nurse is caring for a client who is postprocedure following lumbar puncture and reports a throbbing headache when sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply) a.) Use the Glasgow Coma Scale when assessing the client b.) Assist the client to a supine position c.) Administer an opioid medications d.) Encourgae the client to increase fluid intake e.) Instruct t...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - Answer- b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED ACTUAL EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (UPDATED). A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension (Correct Answer) - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-th...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Wh...