A CT Scan Reveals That a Patient Has an Open

question 4

Multiple Choice

A CT scan reveals that a patient has an open basilar skull fracture.Which major complication should the nurse observe for in this patient?

• A) Hematoma formation
• B) Meningeal infection
• C) Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
• D) Cognitive deficits

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Definitions:

Contract Curve

In economics, it refers to the locus of optimal points of allocation of resources between two parties under the constraints of their respective utility functions.

Pareto Optimal

A state of allocation of resources in which it is impossible to make any one individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.

Initial Endowment

The initial quantity of goods, services, assets, or resources that an individual, institution, or economy possesses.

Pareto Optimal

A situation where resources are distributed in such a manner that it's not feasible to rearrange them to benefit someone without adversely affecting at least another individual or preference standard.