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nursing Intracranial Anne Meng, MN, CPNP, RNC, AE-C Scenario Glossary Page 9 Phy

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Intracranial Anne Meng, MN, CPNP, RNC, AE-C Scenario Glossary Page 9 Physiologic Integrity Assessment One of the most critical aspects of care for a child with a head injury is frequent assessment of neurological status to detect early dec consciousness or early signs of increased intracranial pressure. However, neurological assessment of children can be challenging 10. Which of the following strategies should the nurse incorporate into the neurological assessment of Casey? A Assess orientation to person. place, and time every 15 minutes in the acute injury phase B Conduct the assessment when the mother is out of the room C. Request several other nurses to periodically perform the assessment to objectify the observations D Prioritize assessment of level of alertness.

Explanation / Answer

Answer 10)Prioritise assessment of level of alertness

Always when there is a head injury the alertness has to be checked frequently to monitor and observe for any deadly changes.Changes in this neurological status is the first sign for dangerous situation.