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A nurse is assessing a 17-year-old adolescent with a previous head injury. The parents inform the nurse of drastic personality changes with aggressive behaviour since the injury. On further assessment of this teen 1 hour later, the nurse identifies apnea, bradycardia, and a widening pulse pressure. What is occurring at this time? a. The patient's condition is stabilizing b. Intracranial pressure is increasing c. The patient likely has a bladder infection d. The patient has received too much pain medication {Ans: b. Intracranial pressure is increasing Apnea, bradycardia, and widening pulse pressure, collectively referred to as Cushing's triad, are hallmarks of increasing intracranial pressure, which indicates the patient's condition is deteriorating.}Leg exercises for a bedridden client are useful to help maintain muscle strength and prevent venous thrombosis. Leg exercises promote cardiovascular function by: a. Improving general muscle tone b. Promoting venous return to the heart c. Increasing oxygen demand d. Decreasing oxygen uptake in the periphery {Ans: b. Promoting venous return to the heart Venous thrombosis prevention includes leg exercises to improve venous blood flow back to the heart, and prevent venous stasis.}April, 3 months old, was born with a cleft lip. She undergoes surgery for repair of