The Patient's ICP Reading Has Gradually Climbed from 15 to 23

question 42

Multiple Choice

The patient's ICP reading has gradually climbed from 15 to 23 mm Hg.The nurse's primary action is to:

• A) drain off 7 mm of CSF from the catheter.
• B) notify the physician.
• C) place the patient in a high Fowler position to decrease the pressure.
• D) check level of consciousness.

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Definitions:

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a sperm cell fertilizes an egg cell, which then undergoes division and development to form an embryo.

Fallopian Tube

A pair of tubes leading from the ovaries of female mammals into the uterus, important for conveying eggs to the site of fertilization.

Conception

The beginning of the biological development process when a sperm fertilizes an egg, leading to the formation of a zygote.

Prenatal Period

The stage of development that occurs in the womb from conception until birth, critical for the physical and mental development of the unborn child.