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

A nurse suspects that a client admitted for treatment of bacterial meningitis is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse supports this suspicion?

A nurse is taking care of a client who has sustained a neurologic injury with increased intracranial pressure and decreased cerebral perfusion. Which of the following will keep cerebral perfusion pressure constant?

A nurse at a rehabilitation center is planning care for a client who had a left hemispheric cerebrovascular accident (CVA) 3 weeks ago. Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the client's rehabilitation program?

Which term would the nurse use to document a patient who is comatose from a head injury and display flexion of the arms, wrists, and fingers, as well as adduction of the upper extremities?

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

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.

when assessing a patient's neurologic status upon arrival to the emergency room, which reliable indicator would the nurse utilize first?

To preserve cerebral perfusion of a patient with an elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), which cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) would the nurse maintain when suctioning the patient?

A nurse admits a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to decrease ICP?

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