An Unconscious Patient with a Traumatic Head Injury Has a Blood

question 26

Short Answer

An unconscious patient with a traumatic head injury has a blood pressure of 126/72 mm Hg, and an intracranial pressure of 18 mm Hg. The nurse will calculate the cerebral perfusion pressure as ____________________.

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Definitions:

Perineal Care

Hygienic practices to clean the genital and anal areas, especially important in preventing infection in patients with mobility issues.

Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The loss of blood that occurs from any part of the gastrointestinal tract, which can present as vomit with blood or bloody or tarry stools.

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious diabetes complication where the body produces excess blood acids (ketones), typically due to lack of insulin.

Hour Of Sleep Care

Refers to the practices or measures taken to ensure quality sleep, including duration and routines that promote restful sleep.