In caring for the postcraniotomy patient, the nurse can help reduce ICP by:
1. keeping the patient flat in bed.
2. elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees.
3. closely monitoring the IV rate.
4. turning the patient to her or his right side.
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Elevating the head of the bed at least 30 degrees helps with reducing ICP.
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A patient with gonorrhea is taking a protocol of tetracycline antibiotics. Which statement by the nurse is most likely to help overcome patient noncompliance?
a. "You should take all of this medicine." b. "Failing to take the entire medicine amount will make your disease resistant to it." c. "You will become sterile if you do not complete the supply of medicines." d. "The doctor wants you to take all of this medication."
An older patient comes into the clinic complaining of watery diarrhea for several days with abdominal and muscle cramping. The nurse realizes that this patient is demonstrating which imbalance?
1. hypernatremia 2. hyponatremia 3. fluid volume excess 4. hyperkalemia
What condition specifically refers to involuntary, violent spasms of the large skeletal muscles of the face, neck, arms, and legs?
1. Seizures 2. Epilepsy 3. Convulsions 4. Anticonvulsant
The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a hiatal hernia on ways to reduce the symptoms. Which of the following should be included in these instructions?
1. Eat large meals to keep the stomach full. 2. Drink lots of liquids so that the stomach does not have to work so hard. 3. Avoid lying down after meals. 4. Lie down after eating.