What nursing care is required for a client

Reference no: EM133226867

Question - Nursing management of diagnostic procedures includes preparing the client psychologically and physically for the procedure, monitoring patient responses and assessing the client after the procedure.

A nurse is using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) to assess a client's level of consciousness. What specific activities are related to the GCS and how are they measured?

What diagnostic value do radiologic procedures provide for clients who have neurological changes?

Computed tomography (CT) is a mathematically reconstructed view of multiple sections. It measures the density of substances that the x-ray beams pass through - more dense (bone) = white on the Scan and air = black (see Urden p. 575). It can be administered with or without contrast

What nursing care is required for a client related to computed tomography?

What nursing considerations are needed for a client who has/had an MRI

-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (replaces CT) - provides view of different planes, without ionizing radiation

What information does a cerebral angiography provide to the healthcare team?

Identify nursing management of a client having a cerebral angiography. Include pre and post procedure nursing management.

What potential complications can occur with Cerebral Angiography?

What information does a myelography provide to the healthcare team?

A nurse is preparing a client for an I What information should the nurse provide to the client about the EEG?

A client is having intracranial pressure monitoring. What is the purpose of this monitoring and where is it placed?

Reference no: EM133226867

Questions Cloud

Discuss the resources available on the selected site : Propose ways to overcome the barriers. Discuss the resources available on the selected site to inform the transition from research into practice

What medical and nursing interventions the care team provide : What medical and nursing interventions should the care team provide the patient and why? Support your management ideas with best practice evidence

Discuss the treatment options the health care : Discuss the treatment options the health care provider will consider in helping treat a Crohn's disease exacerbation. Consider common medications prescribed

Briefly discuss the manifestations : Briefly discuss the manifestations that are common to both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and then discuss the manifestations

What nursing care is required for a client : What nursing care is required for a client related to computed tomography? What nursing considerations are needed for a client who has/had an MRI

Differences between ancient and medieval art : What are some of the differences between ancient (especially Greek and Roman) and medieval art?

How it compares to findings in the existing literature : What do you find, how it compares to findings in the existing literature, implications for theory and practice, limitations (1000-2000 words)

What influences mean arterial pressure : Question - What influences mean arterial pressure? How can we change our MAP?What factors influence arterial pressure

What possible treatments are available for this patient : What possible treatments are available for this patient? What nursing interventions should be employed immediately

User Account

All Pages