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washai

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During a neurological assessment, the nurse notes a patient has a unilateral, dilated, and nonreactive pupil. This is a sign that the patient is experiencing pressure on which cranial nerve?
 
  a. I
  b. II
  c. III
  d. IV

Question 2

When assessing a patient with respiratory alkalosis, the nurse expects to see:
 
  a. slow respirations.
  b. muscle weakness.
  c. strong, even heart rate.
  d. flushed face.



angrybirds13579

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Answer to Question 1

C
The third cranial nerve runs parallel to the brain stem. The function of the oculomotor nerve is essential for eye movements. A traumatic brain injury can result in increased intracranial pressure, edema to the brain stem with pressure on cranial nerve III, causing the ominous sign of a unilateral, dilated, and nonreactive pupil.

Answer to Question 2

B
Tetany and muscle weakness, tachypnea, and cardiac arrhythmias are symptomatic of respiratory alkalosis.



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