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
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).
Instructing a Patient to Use Crutches Correctly
Location of serous and mucous membranes.