Question

The new graduate nurse on the neurology unit reviews plans for caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure secondary to supratentorial surgery/head injury. Which of the following statements by the new graduate nurse requires correction by the preceptor?1. "I will give the patient a cold sponge bath if a fever occurs"2. "I will do as many procedures close together as I can."3. "I will hyperventilate the patient before and after suctioning"4. "I will be sure to keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees."

Answer 1

2. "I will do as many procedures close together as I can

Step-by-step explanation:

She requires correction of this statement because the treatment to be followed is not immediate but requires a follow-up of approximately 2 days, although she must take into account that the patient should be treated lightly in intensive care since she needs to perform several procedures but cannot be immediately subsequent as

1. Respiratory support

2. Drainage of cerebrospinal fluid

3. supply of

medications to reduce swelling.

4. Removal of part of the skull, especially in the first 2 days