The nurse should instruct a client with a minor head injury to ...

[jho37]

The nurse should instruct a client with a minor head injury to return to the emergency department if what occurs?
 
  1. Slight headache that continues for 24 hours
  2. Slight nausea for several hours after injury
  3. Increased appetite and fluid consumption
  4. The client becomes drowsy or confused.

Question 2

The family of a client diagnosed with encephalitis asks the nurse how the disease is treated. The nurse should explain that treatment will include:
 
  1. a combination of antibiotics and diuretics.
  2. use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  3. use of antiviral medications.
  4. strict isolation to prevent spread.

[angrybirds13579]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. Slight headache might be experienced after a head injury.
2. Nausea might be experienced after a head injury.
3. An increased appetite would not be of concern.
4. A change in level of consciousness and orientation is a sign of IICP.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Antiviral medications are used, since encephalitis is almost always caused by a virus.
2. Antiviral medications are used, since encephalitis is almost always caused by a virus.
3. Antiviral medications are used, since encephalitis is almost always caused by a virus.
4. Isolation is not necessary, as it is not transmitted person-to-person.