The Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients with Traumatic Brain

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for four clients with traumatic brain injuries.Which client should the nurse assess first?

• A) Client with cerebral perfusion pressure of 72 mm Hg
• B) Client who has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12
• C) Client with a PaCO₂ of 36 mm Hg who is on a ventilator
• D) Client who has a temperature of 102° F (38.9° C)

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