The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a craniotomy.The patient appears to need endotracheal suctioning.The nurse is aware that this can be of concern because suctioning can cause which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Violent coughing
• B)Aspiration of stomach contents
• C)Increased intracranial pressure
• D)Bradycardia or tachycardia

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