The critical care nurse is caring for 25-year-old man admitted to the ICU with a brain abscess. What is a priority nursing responsibility in the care of this patient?
A) Maintaining the patient's functional independence
B) Providing health education
C) Monitoring neurologic status closely
D) Promoting mobility
Ans: C
Feedback:
Vigilant neurologic monitoring is a key aspect of caring for a patient who has a brain abscess. This supersedes education, ADLs, and mobility, even though these are all valid and important aspects of nursing care.
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