A Patient with Head Trauma Following a Motor Vehicle Accident

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with head trauma following a motor vehicle accident is on mechanical ventilation with an endotracheal tube.Which action by the nurse will reduce the risk for elevations in intracranial pressure during suctioning?

• A)Avoid hyperoxygenating the patient before suctioning.
• B)Insert the suction catheter just to the end of the endotracheal tube.
• C)Apply suction while inserting the catheter.
• D)Limit suctioning to 2 times with each suctioning procedure.

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Definitions:

Group Therapy

A form of therapy in which several clients (usually 7 to 10) meet regularly with one or more therapists to resolve personal problems.

Organic

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Gestalt Therapy

A style of psychotherapy that underlines the significance of self-responsibility while focusing on the client's present moment experiences, the bond between the client and therapist, the impact of a person's surroundings and social life, and the personal adjustments made in light of their unique situations.

Empty Chair

A therapeutic technique in which a client engages in a dialogue with an absent person or parts of themselves while using an empty chair to facilitate the conversation.