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

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

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following a closed- head injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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

A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had a stroke about dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner should indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?

A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include in the plan of care? (Select All that Apply.)

Which statement is accurate about the recommendations for BP management after an ischemic stroke?

A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes mellitus about preventing the long- term complications of retinopathy and nephropathy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache and vomiting. The client's vital signs are as follows: blood pressure of 198/110 mm Hg, pulse of 82/min, respirations of 24/min, and a temperature of 38.2° C (100.8° F). Which of the following neurologic disorders should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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.