A client has an intraparenchymal probe inserted into his brain tissue. The nurse realizes an advantage of this type of intracranial monitoring device would be:
1. low risk of intracerebral bleeding.
2. low risk of infection.
3. sturdy and will not break.
4. an inexpensive method to monitor.
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The intraparenchymal probe is easy to insert and has a low risk of infection. The probe does have a risk of causing intracerebral bleeding. The catheter is fragile and may break. The equipment is expensive for this type of probe.
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