Family Members of a Patient Who Has a Traumatic Brain

question 9

Multiple Choice

Family members of a patient who has a traumatic brain injury ask the nurse about the purpose of the ventriculostomy system being used for intracranial pressure monitoring. Which response by the nurse is best for this situation?

• A)"This type of monitoring system is complex and it is managed by skilled staff."
• B)"The monitoring system helps show whether blood flow to the brain is adequate."
• C)"The ventriculostomy monitoring system helps check for alterations in cerebral perfusion pressure."
• D)"This monitoring system has multiple benefits including facilitation of cerebrospinal fluid drainage."

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