Following surgery for hyperpitutarism, a client complains of a supra-orbital headache. The nurse suspects a possible CSF leak and would: Select all that apply
1. Maintain bed rest.
2. Keep HOB elevated 30 degrees.
3. Administer antibiotics.
4. Medicate for pain.
5. Inform the client that headaches are expected.
1. Maintain bed rest.
2. Keep HOB elevated 30 degrees.
3. Administer antibiotics.
4. Medicate for pain.
Rationale: Maintain bed rest. Postoperative care of clients with a CSK leak should include bed rest. Keep HOB elevated 30 degrees. Postoperative care of clients with a CSK leak should include continued elevation of the head of the bed. Administer antibiotics. Postoperative care of clients with a CSK leak should include being placed on prophylactic antibiotics. Medicate for pain. Mild analgesics will be prescribed for pain. Inform the client that headaches are expected. Headaches are not expected after surgery and are a sign of a CSF leak.
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