When caring for a client who has had a subarachnoid hemorrhage, the nurse should focus nursing interventions to prevent:
1. aphasia.
2. seizures.
3. meningitis.
4. rebleeding.
Answer: 4
1. Aphasia would not be related to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
2. Medications are given to prevent seizures.
3. Meningitis would not be related to a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
4. The major complications following a subarachnoid hemorrhage are rebleeding and vasospasm.
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