A nurse is caring for a client who has an epidural hematoma. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Cognitive perception that decreases over several months postinjury

A change in the level of consciousness that develops over 48 hr

Neurologic deficits that increase up to 2 weeks postinjury

A lucid period followed by decreasing level of consciousness

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

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Correct Answer is B

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A. Increase fluid intake. B. Administer pain medication. C. Darken the client's room and close the door! D. Elevating the head of the bed to 30

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A.Correct. Increasing fluid intake can help replenish cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that was lost during the lumbar puncture, which can reduce the pressure difference between the brain and spinal cord that causes the headache.

B.Incorrect. Administering pain medication can help relieve the headache temporarily, but it does not address the underlying cause of CSF loss and pressure difference.

C. Incorrect. Darkening the client's room and closing the door can help reduce sensory stimuli that may aggravate the headache, but it does not address the underlying cause of CSF loss and pressure difference.

D. Incorrect. Elevating the head of the bed to 30 can worsen the headache by increasing the pressure difference between the brain and spinal cord, as gravity pulls more CSF away from the brain.

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