Author Question: The nurse is aware that increasing intracranial pressure can cause _____________ of the brain, which ... (Read 105 times)

Evvie72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
The nurse is aware that increasing intracranial pressure can cause _____________ of the brain, which results in the brain impinging on the brainstem.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

Which foods or beverages may trigger an attack of irritable bowel syndromes (IBS)? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Coffee
  b. Yogurt
  c. Whole wheat bread
  d. White rice
  e. Orange juice



jlaineee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 380
Answer to Question 1

herniation

When the brain is under unreduced pressure, it can herniate through the notch of the tentorium and impinge on the brainstem.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Stress, caffeine, and sensitivity to certain foods such as dairy and wheat products seem to trigger IBS in some people. White rice and orange juice are not considered to be triggers for IBS.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

The types of cancer that alpha interferons are used to treat include hairy cell leukemia, melanoma, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.

Did you know?

People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library