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What is a  risk/complication for a patient with a Basilar skull fracture? Select all that apply?

The Nurse is concerned when the patients develops decreased LOC and a headache who was admitted within 48 hrs ago after a traumatic head injury. The nurse knows this could be a possible:  

The nurse Pre-procedure teaching for a patient undergoing renal biopsy would include __________(Select all That Apply)

Nursing assessment for a Post-op Transsphenoidal for pituitary tumor removal would include: Which of the following would be the most important nursing considerations for this patient? Single Answer

The nurse caring for a patient with a diagnosis of Acute SDH (Sub-Dural hemorrhage) without any evidence of skull fracture, is aware the ______ are possible concerns that should be communicated to the Neurosurgeon. (Select all that apply)

When choosing urinary diversion for a patient, continent or incontinent, considerations for best compliance and outcome for the patient are based on: (Select All That Apply)

The family of a patient with a who had a Intercerebral hemorrhage (ICH) asks the nurse the rationale for using Dexamethasone (Decadron). What response by the family indicates that the family has a correct understanding for the use of this medication?  

Which of the following risk factors are Glomerulonephritis?

What are possible serious post-op Complications of Pain for a craniotomy patient? Select all that Apply

According to the Journal article on “Designing a pain management protocol for craniotomy” what are some Nonpharmacological pain reduction techniques?