MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Nursing postoperative management includes detecting and reducing ____ relieving ____, preventing ____ and monitoring ____ and ____
A
cerebral edema, pain, seizures, increased ICP, neurologic status
B
brain stem herniation, diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
C
pneumonia, aspiration, respiratory failure
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Treatment for cerebral edema targets the underlying cause and any life-threatening complications. Treatments include hyperventilation, osmotherapy, diuretics, corticosteroids, and surgical decompression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vasogenic Cerebral Edema. Vasogenic cerebral edema is one of the most common types of cerebral edema. Cytotoxic Cerebral Edema. Cytotoxic cerebral edema is another of the most common types of cerebral edema. Osmotic Cerebral Edema. Osmotic cerebral edema is another type of cerebral edema.

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