After receiving pre procedural instructions, which patient statement demonstrates an understanding of a scheduled ventriculostomy?

Which laboratory result would the nurse anticipate when reviewing the cerebrospinal fluid analysis of a patient with bacterial meningitis?

A nurse is assessing a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. The nurse should expect which of the following outcomes based on this score?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A nurse is caring for a client who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect?

A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis and notes when passively flexing the client's neck there is an involuntary flexion of both legs. Which of the following conditions is the client displaying?

A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis, a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F), and is prescribed a hypothermia blanket. While using this therapy, the nurse should know that the client must carefully be observed for which of the following complications?

A 70-year-old patient brought in the ED by family member after falling off the ladder. His medical history includes hypertension, osteoarthritis, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Upon nursing assessment, he has laceration on his left side of temple and bruises on left patella. His speech is slightly slurred and a weak cough reflex. Patient is alert and oriented X2 and having restlessness. Vital signs: Blood pressure 152/59, pulse 87, respirations 20. Oxygen saturation is 90% room air. He reported having slight headache and tolerable pain of 3/10 on his left knee.

The nurse is reviewing the client' assessment data to prepare the client's plan of care.

Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experience. 2 actions the nurse should take to address that condition and 2 parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress.

Cellulitis of the right lower extremity may present with which assessment finding?

If blood flow to the brain is interrupted, how quickly does cellular death occur?

A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 3 for eye opening, 5 for best verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this data?