When caring for a client who has had a subarachnoid hemorrhage, the nurse focuses nursing interventions on preventing:
A)
rebleeding.
B)
seizures.
C)
aphasia.
D)
meningitis.
A
Explanation:
A)
The major complications following a subarachnoid hemorrhage are rebleeding and vasospasm. Medications are given to prevent seizures. Aphasia and meningitis would not be related to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
The major complications following a subarachnoid hemorrhage are rebleeding and vasospasm. Medications are given to prevent seizures. Aphasia and meningitis would not be related to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
The major complications following a subarachnoid hemorrhage are rebleeding and vasospasm. Medications are given to prevent seizures. Aphasia and meningitis would not be related to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
The major complications following a subarachnoid hemorrhage are rebleeding and vasospasm. Medications are given to prevent seizures. Aphasia and meningitis would not be related to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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