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joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The nurse is providing client education for a client whose healthcare provider ordered a brain scan. Which of the following might the nurse mention are conditions diagnosed by a brain scan? Select all answers that apply.

A) Vascular lesions
B) Neoplasms
C) Abscesses
D) Cerebrovascular ischemia
E) Increased intracranial pressure
F) Infection of the meninges

Question 2

The nurse is using a binder on a client. The nurse observes the client's skin and cleans the client skin each time the binder is changed. How often should the nurse rewrap the binder?

A) Every 1 to 3 hours
B) Every 2 to 4 hours
C) Every 3 to 5 hours
D) Every 4 to 6 hours

welcom1000 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D
Feedback:
A brain scan is used to evaluate vascular lesions, neoplasms, abscesses, and areas of cerebrovascular ischemia. The rationale for this procedure is that the radioisotope will accumulate in a greater amount at a site of pathology than at normal brain tissue. A lumber puncture may be performed to measure pressure of cerebrospinal fluid (CFS) and obtain a sample of CSF for culture and sensitivity.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
When used, binders and bandages should be rewrapped every 2 to 4 hours, not every 1 to 3 hours, 3 to 5 hours, or 4 to 6 hours. The client's skin should be observed and cleansed when the binder is changed.