Neurologic dysfu - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

20. Following a traumatic brain injury, a patient has been in a coma for several days. Which of the following statements is true of this patients current LOC? A) The patient occasionally makes incomprehensible sounds. B) The patients current LOC will likely become a permanent state. C) The patient may occasionally make nonpurposeful movements. D) The patient is incapable of spontaneous respirations. - C) The patient may occasionally make nonpurposeful movements. 3. The nurse is caring for...

Altered Level of consciousness (intro) - patient is not oriented, does not follow commands, needs persistent stimuli. ranges from full cognition to coma. Assessment and Diagnosis of increased ICP - -CT scan and MRI -AVOID LUMBAR puncture because the release of pressure can cause brain to herniate Assessment and Diagnostic of Altered LOC - CT scan, MRI, EEG -Glasgow Coma scale (3-15) -cranial nerve function -cerebellar function (balance and coordination) Assessment of the pupils - -Equal...

Med-surg 2 _ Test Bank - Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook _ Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction With Questions And 100% SURE ANSWERS

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A hospital patient has experienced a seizure. In the immediate recovery period, what action best protects the patient's safety? - Place the patient in a side-lying position. A nurse is caring for a patient who experiences debilitating cluster headaches. The patient should be taught to take appropriate medications at what point in the course of the onset of a new headache? - As soon as the patient senses the onset of symptoms A patient exhibiting an altered level of consciousness (LOC) due ...

Chapter 61 Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction.

A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patient's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication? -Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) -Furosemide (Lasix) -Mannitol (Osmitrol) -Spirolactone (Aldactone) Mannitol (Osmitrol) Feedback: The osmotic diuretic mannitol is given to dehydrate the brain tissue and reduce cerebral edema. This drug acts by reducing the volume o...

Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction NCLEX Study Guide Questions with Best Solutions C (Feedback: The osmotic diuretic mannitol is given to dehydrate the brain tissue and reduce cerebral edema. This drug acts by reducing the volume of brain and extracellular fluid. Spirolactone, furosemide, and hydrochlorothiazide are diuretics that are not typically used in the treatment of increased ICP resulting from cerebral edema.) - Correct Answer A patient is being admitted t...

The document has notes from Med Surg 2 (NUR 4110)/ Adult Nursing. ( Assessment and Management of Patients with Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation, Assessment of Respiratory Function, Management of Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders, Chronic Pulmonary Disease, Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function, Review of Neurological Assessment, Management of Patients With Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies )

Final Exam on Medical Surgical Nursing Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patient's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication? -Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) -Furosemide (Lasix) -Mannitol (Osmitrol) -Spirolactone (Aldactone) - Answer-Mannitol (Osmitrol) Feedback: The osmotic diuretic mannito...