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What nursing intervention helps to prevent increased cerebral metabolism? 

The nurse is monitoring a male client with a spinal cord injury who is experiencing spinal shock. Which findings indicate that the spinal shock is resolving? Select all that apply.

A client is admitted to the emergency department with a spinal cord injury at the level of T2. Which finding is of the most concern?

Based on your interpretation of the below rhythm and assessment data indicate whether the prescribed actions below are Indicated or Not Indicated  Temp 98.3   Heart Rate 54   BP 110/56   Respiratory Rate 20   O2 sats 98% on 3L NC  

A client with a recent traumatic brain injury is to receive mannitol 20% (IV) bolus doses of 0.50 g/kg every 4-6 hours. The reduction of ICP occurs via which action? 

The RN is caring for an intubated client in the ICU with a traumatic head injury. Based on the vital signs below indicate whether each prescribed action below would be indicated or not indicated vitals unit 4 exam 1.jpg

 A patient taking furosemide should be monitored for which electrolyte imbalance?

Which hormone increases water reabsorption by altering collecting tubule permeability?

Your patient is taking spironolactone. Which is a most common side effect you should monitor for?

All of the following are elements of an internal control system for cash receipts except: