For a Client Who Had a Craniotomy,postoperative Nursing Care Would

question 3

Multiple Choice

For a client who had a craniotomy,postoperative nursing care would give priority to which of these actions?

• A)assessing respiratory function on a regular schedule
• B)checking pupillary reactions
• C)observing for changes in vital signs
• D)using the Trendelenburg position immediately if shock develops

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