A patient is being actively treated for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in the neurological intensive care unit. The patient's current plan of care includes pharmacological interventions to reduce cellular metabolic demand
The nurse should be aware that this may involve the administration of:
A) Barbiturates
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Anticholinergics
D) Beta-adrenergic blockers
A
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a. Monitor the frequency and characteristics of bowel movements. b. Offer finger foods the patient can take away from the table. c. Monitor intake and output, and take patient weights each week. d. Provide protein-dense foods to provide for neurological regrowth.
An RN suffers from chronic back pain that was the result of an injury suffered when pulling a patient up in bed. The nurse is addicted to pain medication and has recently been accused of stealing narcotics
This is an example of which violation of the law? a. Misdemeanor b. Tort c. Malpractice d. Felony
The patient's perceived disabilities and functional limitations are recorded in the:
a. problem list. b. general patient information. c. social history. d. past medical history.
A collection of fluid in the abdomen is
A. ascites. B. atheroma. C. atherosclerosis. D. angina.