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

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?

Which interventions would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis?

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?

Which initial clinical manifestation would a patient report with a retinal detachment?

After performing an assessment of the oculocephalic reflex, the nurse suspects that the patient has an intracranial lesion. Which patient behavior supports the nurse's assessment findings?

For the patient after a craniotomy, which intracranial pressure (ICP) reading would the nurse report immediately to the healthcare provider?

A nurse is performing a home safety assessment for a client who has experienced a stroke. Which of the following findings are a safety hazards for the client?

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 explaining normal intracranial pressure (ICP) balance to the patient's family, which three components would the nurse include?