NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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When caring for a client who is post-intracranial surgery what is the most important parameter to monitor?
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Extreme thirst
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Intake and output
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Nutritional status
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Body temperature
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Activities that can increase ICP should be avoided. These activities include suctioning, coughing, vomiting, and compression of jugular veins. Patient care should not be clustered, as this may also cause an increase in ICP. A ventriculostomy can be used to continuously monitor a patient’s intracranial pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -The answer is C. A ventriculostomy is a catheter inserted in the area of the lateral ventricle to assess ICP. It will help drain CSF during increase pressure readings and measure ICP. The nurse must monitor for ICP levels greater than 20 mmHg and report it to the doctor.
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