A patient with a ventriculostomy for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is exhibiting nuchal rigidity and photophobia. The nurse would be correct in suspecting which of the following complications?
A) Encephalitis
B) CSF leak
C) Meningitis
D) Clotted catheter
Ans: C
Feedback: Complications of a ventriculostomy include ventricular infection meningitis and problems with the monitoring system. Nuchal rigidity and photophobia are clinical manifestations of meningitis.
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