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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:  

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

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)

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?  

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)

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

Which of the following risk factors are Glomerulonephritis?

A 72-year old who has benign prostatic hypertrophy admitted to the hospital with chills, fever, and vomiting. Which finding by the nurse will be most helpful in determining whether the patient has an upper urinary tract infection?