A Patient Is Admitted with Edema of the Occipital Lobe

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with edema of the occipital lobe following a head injury. The nurse correlates which finding with damage to this area?

• A) Ipsilateral ptosis
• B) Impaired vision
• C) Pupillary constriction
• D) Increased intraocular pressure

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Definitions:

Substantial Departure

A significant deviation or movement away from a previously set course or standard, often used in legal or regulatory contexts.

Extremely Hazardous Activities

Activities that pose significant risk of causing substantial harm, often requiring stricter liability standards in tort law.

Justifiable Expectations

Legitimate anticipations or assumptions made by a party in a contract, protected by law.

Revocation of Authority

The act of canceling or withdrawing the power or rights previously granted to an agent or representative.