The nurse is educating on the placement of a ventriculostomy (intraventricular catheter) to the patient diagnosed with a brain injury and their family. The nurse states, "The ventriculostomy is placed:
after the client has an electroencephalogram (EEG)."
due to having minimal risk for infection."
by threading it through the femoral artery to the brain."
to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP) and drain the cerebral spinal fluid."
The Correct Answer is D
A. EEG is a monitoring tool for brain activity, but it is not a prerequisite for ventriculostomy placement.
B. While the procedure is carefully managed to reduce infection risk, ventriculostomy does have an infection risk due to its invasive nature.
C. Ventriculostomy is not inserted via the femoral artery; it is placed directly in the brain’s ventricles.
D. A ventriculostomy is used to monitor ICP and allows for the drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, which helps in managing elevated ICP in patients with brain injuries.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. A severe headache, often described as a "thunderclap" headache or the worst headache of the patient’s life, is a classic symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage due to irritation of the meninges and increased intracranial pressure.
B. Generalized weakness may occur in some neurological conditions but is not a hallmark symptom of subarachnoid hemorrhage.
C. Gradual blurry vision is more associated with conditions like increased intracranial pressure or other eye-related issues rather than acute subarachnoid hemorrhage.
D. Chest pain is not typically associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage; it may indicate other conditions such as myocardial infarction or pulmonary issues.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Antibiotics are not typically used unless there is a specific infection; Meniere's is not caused by an infection.
B. Beta blockers are used for various cardiovascular conditions and may help with some vestibular disorders, but they are not the first-line treatment for Meniere's Disease.
C. Diuretics are commonly prescribed for Meniere's Disease to help reduce fluid retention and decrease endolymphatic pressure in the inner ear, which can help alleviate symptoms such as vertigo and hearing loss.
D. Antidepressants are not a primary treatment for Meniere's Disease, although they might be prescribed for anxiety or depression that may accompany the chronic nature of the disease.