The patient with a chest tube on suction becomes delirious and climbs out of bed causing the chest tube to become dislodged. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
- NCLEX Practice
- Categories
- Physiological Adaptation
- View Question
- Category: Physiological Adaptation
- Difficulty: 10
Want help? View the answer with rationale.
Additional Physiological Adaptation Questions
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 5
The 38-year-old patient has increased intracranial pressure following a massive stroke. Select the vital signs that together indicate the patient is at an immediate risk for brainstem herniation.
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select All
- Difficulty: 8
A client with an intracranial hemorrhage has a sudden increase of 25 mmHg intracranial pressure. The nurse also notes an elevated temperature, increased blood pressure, fixed and dilated right pupil, loss of consciousness, and irregular pulse and respirations. Which condition does the nurse suspect is causing these signs and symptoms?
- Question Type: Multiple Choice - Select One
- Difficulty: 3
0
