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Question 1

The nurse plans care for a patient who is recovering from a supratentorial craniotomy. What should be included in this plan of care?
◦ Position the patient on the side of the tumor.
◦ Keep the head of the bed flat.
◦ Apply a soft cervical collar.
◦ Keep the head of the bed elevated at a 30-degree angle.

Question 2

The nurse applies pneumatic compression boots on a postoperative craniotomy patient. Which complication is the nurse attempting to avoid with this action?
◦ Seizures
◦ A deep vein thromboembolism
◦ Meningitis
◦ A cerebrospinal fluid leak
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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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Excellent

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