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# Nursing Management - Assess neurologic status and vital signs constantly (2-4hrly) - Determine oxygenation from arterial blood gas values and pulse oximetry - Assess blood pressure, which precedes cardiac or respiratory failure - Rapid IV fluid replacement may be prescribed - Do not overhydrate p...

# Nursing Management - Assess neurologic status and vital signs constantly (2-4hrly) - Determine oxygenation from arterial blood gas values and pulse oximetry - Assess blood pressure, which precedes cardiac or respiratory failure - Rapid IV fluid replacement may be prescribed - Do not overhydrate patient because of risk of cerebral edema - Reduce high fever to decrease load on heart and brain from oxygen demands - Protect the patient from injury secondary to seizure activity or altered level of consciousness (LOC) - Monitor daily body weight, serum electrolytes, and urine volume, specific gravity, and osmolality, especially if syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) is suspected. # Nursing Management - Prevent complications associated with immobility, such as pressure ulcers and pneumonia. - Institute infection control precautions until 24 hours after initiation of antibiotic therapy (oral and nasal discharge is considered infectious) - Inform family about patient's condition and permit family to see patient at appropriate intervals. # Questions - END!!! # Brain Abscess