NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Question
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While caring for clients who have suffered neurologic deficits from causes such as cerebrovascular accident and closed head injury, an important nursing goal that motivates nurses to offer the best care possible is preventing:
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infection.
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complications.
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choking.
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falls.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Maintain airway and ventilation. Maintain cerebral perfusion pressure. Prevent secondary injuries (by recognizing and treating hypoxia, hypercapnia, or hypoperfusion) Evaluate and manage for increased ICP.
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