Braininjury Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. The client has sustained a severe closed head injury and the neurosurgeon is determining if the client is “brain dead.” Which data support that the client is brain dead? 1. When the client’s head is turned to the right, the eyes turn to the right. 2. The electroencephalogram (EEG) has identifiable waveforms. 3. There is no eye activity when the cold caloric test is performed. 4. The client assumes decorticate posturing when painful stimuli are applied. 2. The client is admitted t...

. A client is admitted to the hospital with a traumatic braininjury after his head violently struck a brick wall during a gang fight. Which finding is most important for the nurse to assess further? A. A scalp laceration oozing blood. B. Headache rated "10" on a 0-10 scale. C. • Serosanguineousnasal drainage. Correct D. Dizziness, nausea and transient confusion. ID: 42 Any nasal discharge following a head injury should be evaluated to determine the presence of cerebral spinal fluid wh...

. A client is admitted to the hospital with a traumatic braininjury after his head violently struck a brick wall during a gang fight. Which finding is most important for the nurse to assess further? A. A scalp laceration oozing blood. B. Headache rated "10" on a 0-10 scale. C. • Serosanguineousnasal drainage. Correct D. Dizziness, nausea and transient confusion. ID: 42 Any nasal discharge following a head injury should be evaluated to determine the presence of cerebral spinal fluid wh...

RNSG 1343 Week 12 Medical surgical Assignment Exam. Questions With 100% Correct Answers.A client is admitted to the hospital with a traumatic braininjury after his head violently struck a brick wall during a gang fight. Which finding is most important for the nurse to assess further? A. A scalp laceration oozing blood. B. Headache rated "10" on a 0-10 scale. C. • Serosanguineousnasal drainage. Correct D. Dizziness, nausea and transient confusion. ID: 42 Any nasal discharge following a...

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN 2020-2021TEST BANKS A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor, comes to the clinic reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked. What action is most important for the RN to take? A. Offer the client a safe place to relax before interviewing her. B. Ask the client to describe why she is being stalked. C. Recommend that the client talk with a social worker. D. Assure the client that the HCP will see her today. During an annual physic...

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN 2020-2021TEST BANKS A female client who is wearing dirty clothes and has foul body odor, comes to the clinic reporting feeling scared because she is being stalked. What action is most important for the RN to take? A. Offer the client a safe place to relax before interviewing her. B. Ask the client to describe why she is being stalked. C. Recommend that the client talk with a social worker. D. Assure the client that the HCP will see her today. During an annual physic...