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The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted 24 hours ago with a traumatic brain injury. Which medications would the nurse anticipate being prescribed to reduce cerebral edema and prevent a secondary brain injury? Select All That Apply

Morphine

Lactated Ringers

Selected Medications

Dexamethasone

Mannitol

Hypertonic saline

Furosemide

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : D,E,F,G

A. Morphine is typically used for pain relief, but it is not used to reduce cerebral edema.

B. Lactated Ringers is a balanced electrolyte solution, but it does not address the need for reducing cerebral edema.

D. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and cerebral edema in cases of brain injury.

E. Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used to reduce cerebral edema by drawing fluid out of the brain and into the bloodstream.

F. Hypertonic saline is used to increase serum osmolality, helping to pull water out of the brain and reduce edema.

G. Furosemide is a loop diuretic that can also help reduce cerebral edema by promoting diuresis.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. BP 170/64, pulse 58: Cushing's triad includes increased systolic blood pressure with widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, and irregular respirations, indicating increased intracranial pressure.

B. BP 180/90, pulse 96: Hypertension is present, but the elevated pulse does not align with bradycardia seen in Cushing's triad.

C. BP 110/70, pulse 100: These values do not reflect the classic signs of Cushing's triad.

D. BP 100/60, pulse 54: While bradycardia is present, hypotension does not align with Cushing’s triad.

A. Client preferences B. Home environment C. Socioeconomic status D. Family preferences

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Client preferences. In hospice care, the client's preferences are the most important factor in planning care. This includes their choices for comfort, treatments, and living arrangements during the end-of-life process.

B. Home environment. While the home environment is important, the client’s wishes and preferences should take precedence in planning their care.

C. Socioeconomic status. Socioeconomic status is not as crucial as the client’s preferences and values in planning hospice care.

D. Family preferences. While family preferences may play a role, the primary focus in hospice care is the client’s wishes for their end-of-life care.

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