The patient has elevated intracranial pressure secondary to overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid. During therapy, an intracranial pressure monitor is placed. What type of monitor should be used if withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid is also desired?
A) Intraventricular
B) Epidural
C) Intraparenchymal
D) Subdural
A
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Regardless of the method of childbirth preparation, most childbirth classes:
1. Present ways of alleviating fear. 2. Teach imagery for relaxation. 3. Use patterned, paced breathing techniques. 4. Present the benefits of epidural anesthesia.
Which information is important for the nurse to know about preventing and controlling parasitic infections?
a. The medication to prescribe to treat these infections b. The nature and symptoms of all parasitic illnesses c. What specimens to collect and how and when to collect them d. Public policy about parasitic infections