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What precaution should be taken during surgery to avoid complications in patients with aneurysms?
What precaution should be taken during surgery to avoid complications in patients with aneurysms?
- Avoid deep breaths
- Induce rectal stimulation
- Avoid coughing and sneezing (correct)
- Perform valsalva whenever necessary
Which nursing intervention is crucial in preventing aspiration in stroke patients?
Which nursing intervention is crucial in preventing aspiration in stroke patients?
- Maintaining a patent airway (correct)
- Administering hypertonic saline
- Encouraging coughing after meals
- Increasing fluid intake
What is a key consideration for managing hyperthermia in stroke patients?
What is a key consideration for managing hyperthermia in stroke patients?
- Administering warm fluids
- Keeping the patient hypothermic (correct)
- Increasing room temperature
- Monitoring blood glucose levels
Which intervention is recommended for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in stroke patients?
Which intervention is recommended for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in stroke patients?
What is a common cause of death among stroke patients related to respiratory issues?
What is a common cause of death among stroke patients related to respiratory issues?
Why is early ambulation important in stroke patients?
Why is early ambulation important in stroke patients?
What is the major compensatory mechanism for reducing intracranial pressure?
What is the major compensatory mechanism for reducing intracranial pressure?
Which type of edema occurs due to failure of ATP-dependent ion transport?
Which type of edema occurs due to failure of ATP-dependent ion transport?
What is the main location for Osmotic Diuretics like Mannitol to act in reducing edema?
What is the main location for Osmotic Diuretics like Mannitol to act in reducing edema?
Which condition is characterized by periventricular extravasation and occurs in the white matter?
Which condition is characterized by periventricular extravasation and occurs in the white matter?
What factor leads to the cessation of blood flow in the brain when it equals intracranial pressure?
What factor leads to the cessation of blood flow in the brain when it equals intracranial pressure?
Which is a risk factor for developing interstitial edema?
Which is a risk factor for developing interstitial edema?
What is the main function of autoregulation in the brain?
What is the main function of autoregulation in the brain?
In cytotoxic edema, what happens to the water content of brain tissue?
In cytotoxic edema, what happens to the water content of brain tissue?
What is the formula for calculating cerebral perfusion pressure?
What is the formula for calculating cerebral perfusion pressure?
Which of the following is a characteristic of vasogenic edema?
Which of the following is a characteristic of vasogenic edema?
What is a common cause of interstitial edema?
What is a common cause of interstitial edema?
How does increased water content in brain tissue affect its volume in pathologic states?
How does increased water content in brain tissue affect its volume in pathologic states?
