A nurse plans care post-head injury, assessing ABGs. Which finding needs reporting?

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse plans care post-head injury, assessing ABGs. Which finding needs reporting?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Elevated CO2 (D) worsens ICP by vasodilation; needs reporting.

Question 2 of 5

An elderly man with HTN and atherosclerosis has a stroke while napping. This suggests which stroke type?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thrombotic (C): gradual onset, HTN/atherosclerosis link.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement from a 60-yr-old on corticosteroids for graft rejection shows understanding?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Calcium (D) counters bone loss from steroids.

Question 4 of 5

Why do corticosteroids cause peptic ulceration?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Steroids increase gastric acid (C), risking ulcers.

Question 5 of 5

Post-TBI, which indicates increased ICP?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Restlessness (D) is an early ICP sign.

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