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CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is recovering from a cerebral angiogram. What care should the nurse provide to the client at this time? (Select all that apply.)

1. Restrict fluids
2. Monitor vital signs
3. Monitor neurologic signs
4. Apply ice to the injection site
5. Apply pressure dressing to the injection site

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that a client with a tumor in the temporal lobe might exhibit which symptom?

1. Global aphasia
2. Receptive aphasia
3. Mood swings
4. Personality changes

xthemafja · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

1. Fluids do not need to be restricted after a cerebral angiogram.
2. After a cerebral angiogram vital signs need to be monitored closely.
3. After a cerebral angiogram neurologic signs need to be monitored closely.
4. After a cerebral angiogram apply ice to the injection site.
5. After a cerebral angiogram a pressure dressing should be applied to the injection site.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Global aphasia involves damage to both Broca's area and Wernicke's center.
2. Wernicke's center, which is responsible for understanding the written and spoken word, is located in the temporal lobe.
3. Mood swings are controlled by the frontal lobe.
4. Personality is controlled by the frontal lobe.