Which of the following statements accurately describes a characteristic of an external ventriculostomy?
A) It includes an internal drainage system and transducer.
B) It is inserted into the ventricle of the brain, most commonly the dominant lateral ventricle.
C) In a ventriculostomy, the dura is incised and the catheter is passed through the cerebral tissue into the ventricle.
D) Ventriculostomy is indicated for two purposes: to measure ICP and to instill medications.
C
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A. Iron B. Vitamin C C. Vegetables D. Fruits
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A) Formal leaders B) Advisory group C) Target population D) Local knowledge
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1. Zero the scale. 2. Clean the scale. 3. Cover the scale. 4. Take the infant's temperature. 5. Wrap the infant tightly in a blanket to prevent heat loss.
To reduce the chance of external hip rotation in a client on prolonged bed rest, the nurse should implement the use of which following device?
a. Footboard b. Trochanter roll c. Trapeze bar d. Bed board