NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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The nurse is caring for a client with a head injury. The client is experiencing CSF rhinorrhea. Which order should the nurse question?
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Out of bed to the chair three times a day
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Urine testing for acetone
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Serum sodium concentration testing
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Insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Stabilize the head and neck by placing your hands on both sides of the person’s head. Keep the head in line with the spine and prevent movement. Wait for medical help. Stop any bleeding by firmly pressing a clean cloth on the wound, unless you suspect a skull fracture.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first priority in any emergency is always an adequate airway. The nurse is involved in clearing the mouth, inserting an oral airway, assisting with intubation, oxygen therapy and assessing continually the patient’s respiratory system.
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