Which method of measurement is the gold standard for obtaining intracranial pressures?

For the patient who wears contact lenses, which intervention would the nurse teach the patient when diagnoses with bacterial conjunctivitis?

Which intervention would the nurse implement as the priority when providing care for a patient with a ventriculostomy to measure increased intra-cranial pressure (ICP) caused by a brain tumor?

The nurse will include which intervention for the patient newly admitted with cellulitis of the right foot?

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

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure and has a worsening neurologic condition. Which of the following cues should the nurse recognize as a worsening condition? (Select All that Apply.)

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?

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.

An RN is teaching a student nurse about tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) administration in a patient with ischemic stroke. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

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

A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the left cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for which of the following findings?