Question 1
A patient recovering from a ruptured cerebral aneurysm is demonstrating signs of hydrocephalus. What should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient?
◦ External ventricular drain
◦ Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
◦ Fluid and sodium restriction
◦ Glucocorticoid therapy
Question 2
A patient with dysphagia after a stroke has dry oral mucous membranes and poor skin turgor. What should the nurse anticipate being prescribed for this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ High-volume intravenous fluid infusions
◦ Intralipid infusions several times a day
◦ Total parenteral nutrition via a central line
◦ Nasogastric tube feedings
◦ Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
Examples of sensory receptors in the skin of mammals.
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ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: flexion.
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