Exam 22: Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

The nurse is caring for a patient with a closed head injury.Which finding causes the nurse to suspect that the patient has developed diabetes insipidus (DI)?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a neurologic injury who is awake.On assessment,the patient displays mild disorientation to surroundings and time and needs additional verbal cues to stimulate response to commands.The nurse correctly documents the patient's level of consciousness (LOC)by using which term?

The nurse is caring for a patient with (AD).The nurse should assess the patient for which conditions or situations?

The nurse is caring for a patient with a complete transection of the cord at C7.The patient asks the nurse what functions he will be able to perform.The nurse responds that the patient will most likely be able to perform which activities?

The emergency room nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with a head injury.The nurse observes clear drainage from the nose.Which action should the nurse perform first?

The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate how a coup-contrecoup injures the brain.Which information should the nurse include?

Which position is best for an unconscious patient with a right-sided closed head injury?