A Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury Continues to Have Increased

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with traumatic brain injury continues to have increased intracranial pressure despite conventional therapeutic interventions.The nurse would anticipate which tier three intervention?

• A)High-dose barbiturate therapy
• B)High-volume intravenous fluids
• C)Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• D)Hyperosmolar therapy

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Definitions:

Motor Load Current

The current drawn by an electric motor under specific load conditions, indicative of the power it is using to perform its function.

Inverse Time-Delay

Refers to a characteristic of protective devices where the time to trip decreases as the magnitude of the current increases.

Overload Current

The flow of electricity exceeding the normal operating current, potentially causing overheating or damage to electrical components.

Overload Units

Devices or mechanisms designed to protect electrical circuits and motors from operating above their rated capacity, preventing damage.