ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
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A client who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture.
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A nurse is monitoring a client who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Hypertension. Increased intracranial pressure can lead to hypertension due to the body's compensatory mechanisms trying to maintain cerebral perfusion. Hypertension helps to increase cerebral blood flow and maintain adequate oxygenation to the brain. Tinnitus (
B) is not directly related to increased intracranial pressure. Hypotension (
C) is not a typical manifestation, as the body usually responds with hypertension. Tachycardia (
D) can occur as a late sign of increased ICP, but hypertension is a more specific early indicator.
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