Author Question: A client is diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions can ... (Read 71 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions can be used to reduce this pressure?

1. Administer hypotonic intravenous fluids.
2. Administer Mannitol.
3. Keep head of the bed flat.
4. Keep PaCO2 level above normal.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with stable angina is undergoing a 12-lead electrocardiogram. Which of the following results is not expected?

1. ST segment depression
2. ST segment elevation
3. T-wave flattening
4. T-wave inversion

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

Answer to Question 1

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Interventions to reduce increased intracranial pressure include administering an osmotic diuretic such as Mannitol. Hypotonic fluids should be avoided since cerebral edema could occur. The head of the bed should be raised to 30 to 45 degrees. A lower PCO2 level will reduce intracranial pressure.

Answer to Question 2

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During an episode of angina, T-wave flattening or inversions and ST segment depression may be seen on the electrocardiogram due to subendocardial ischemia. ST segment elevation is seen with impending or acute myocardial infarction.