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What is the most important consideration in managing a patient with altered LOC?
What is the most important consideration in managing a patient with altered LOC?
- Administering medication
- Establishing an adequate airway and ensuring ventilation (correct)
- Monitoring blood pressure
- Measuring body temperature
Why is elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees important in preventing aspiration?
Why is elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees important in preventing aspiration?
- To prevent the tongue from falling back and obstructing the airway
- To facilitate oral hygiene procedures
- To promote drainage of secretions from the pharynx (correct)
- To make the patient more comfortable
Why are side rails padded for patient protection?
Why are side rails padded for patient protection?
- To prevent skin breakdown
- To prevent injury from accidental falls (correct)
- To reduce noise caused by the rails
- To provide a more comfortable grip for patients
Why is raising all four side rails considered a restraint by the Joint Commission?
Why is raising all four side rails considered a restraint by the Joint Commission?
When performing suctioning, what area are secretions typically removed from?
When performing suctioning, what area are secretions typically removed from?
What is a potential danger of accumulated secretions in the pharynx for a patient with altered LOC?
What is a potential danger of accumulated secretions in the pharynx for a patient with altered LOC?
How can IV solutions and blood component therapy potentially impact patients with intracranial conditions?
How can IV solutions and blood component therapy potentially impact patients with intracranial conditions?
What should be done to prevent skin breakdown in unconscious patients?
What should be done to prevent skin breakdown in unconscious patients?
Why is it important to maintain corneal integrity in unconscious patients?
Why is it important to maintain corneal integrity in unconscious patients?
What is a potential complication in unconscious patients if mouth care is not maintained?
What is a potential complication in unconscious patients if mouth care is not maintained?
What intervention can help promote bowel function in unconscious patients?
What intervention can help promote bowel function in unconscious patients?
How can high fever in an unconscious patient be potentially caused?
How can high fever in an unconscious patient be potentially caused?
