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Question 1

The nurse plans care for a patient with increased intracranial pressure. Which intervention would be appropriate for this patient?
◦ Encourage family and physician to discuss patient's care and prognosis in the patient's room.
◦ Assess for daily bowel movement and provide intervention as appropriate.
◦ Cluster care activities.
◦ Maintain head of bed at a 15-degree angle with knee elevation.

Question 2

A patient experiencing a fever, stiff neck, and change in mental status has a positive Kernig's sign. What should these findings suggest to the nurse?
◦ The patient needs surgery to reduce intracranial pressure.
◦ The patient has meningeal irritation.
◦ The patient should receive 100% oxygen via face mask.
◦ The patient needs to be intubated.
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