A Patient Is Being Treated for an Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is being treated for an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) that occurred 10 days ago. The nurse recognizes that the patient is at risk for decreased cerebral blood flow and is especially concerned when which assessments are made?. Select all that apply.

• A) The patient seems unable to verbalize needs.
• B) The patient has difficulty starting the flow of urine.
• C) The patient reports a stiff neck.
• D) The patient has a temperature of 101°F.
• E) The patient has unequal but reactive pupils.

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