MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

HEMIPARESIS

Please wait while the activity loads.
If this activity does not load, try refreshing your browser. Also, this page requires javascript. Please visit using a browser with javascript enabled.

If loading fails, click here to try again

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A client admitted with a cerebral contusion is confused, disoriented, and restless. Which nursing diagnosis takes the highest priority?

A	Feeding self-care deficit related to neurologic trauma
B	Risk for injury related to neurologic deficit
C	Disturbed sensory perception (visual) related to neurologic trauma
D	Impaired verbal communication related to confusion

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Contusions are characterized as moderate to severe head injuries. They are characterized by loss of consciousness associated with stupor and confusion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epidural hematomas are often associated with a “lucid interval"-a period of consciousness between states of unconsciousness.

There is 1 question to complete.