The Nurse Is Aware That Increasing Intracranial Pressure Can Cause

question 16

Short Answer

The nurse is aware that increasing intracranial pressure can cause _____________ of the brain,which results in the brain impinging on the brainstem.

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Definitions:

Diphtheria

A bacterial infection causing a thick covering in the back of the throat, leading to difficulty breathing, heart failure, paralysis, and sometimes death.

Respiratory Obstruction

A blockage of the airway which impedes the flow of air into the lungs, potentially causing breathing difficulties.

Pathogenic Spores

Microscopic biological particles that can cause disease when they enter a host organism.

Tetanus

A disease caused by Clostridium tetani living in the soil and water; more commonly called lockjaw.