Nurse is caring for a client who had a traumatic brain injury with increased intracranial pressure. What health care provider prescription should the nurse question?
A. Keep head of bed at thirty degrees
B. Teach isometric exercises
C. Continue osmotic diuretics
D. Continue anticonvulsants
Answer: B. Teach isometric exercises
Explanation: This prescription should be questioned; isometric exercises increase the basal metabolic rate and intracranial pressure
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The nurse is admitting a client with burns over 60% of the body. What would be the best type of nutrition for this client?
A) Oral nutrition B) Oral nutrition with a liquid supplement C) Parenteral nutrition D) Enteral nutrition
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