A Patient with a Head Injury Is Being Monitored with an Intraventricular

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient with a head injury is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter.The nurse would design interventions based on which priority patient problem?

• A)There is a risk the patient's brain will be injured by the catheter.
• B)Presence of the catheter alters the patient's intracranial adaptation capacity.
• C)The catheter is painful for the patient.
• D)There is a high risk for infection related to this catheter.

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Definitions:

Decreased Consciousness

A reduced state of awareness where a person may be less responsive to external stimuli and might have limited cognitive function.

Asthma

A chronic respiratory condition marked by episodes of airway obstruction, causing difficulty breathing, coughing, and wheezing.

Rectal Suppository

A rectal suppository is a solid form of medication that is inserted into the rectum, where it dissolves and is absorbed into the bloodstream, used for systemic or local effects.

Left Sims' Position

A body position used in medical and nursing care where the patient is laid on their left side with the right knee and thigh drawn up, and the left arm positioned along the back.