Med-Surg Ati Neurosensory Quiz Study Guide Graded A+

A nurse is assessing an unconscious client. The nurse notes that the client has a rhythmical breathing pattern of increasing depth and a rate alternating with periods of apnea. The nurse should document that the client is having: A: Ataxic respirations B: Cheyne-Stokes respirations C: Apneustic respirations D: Kussmaul respirations {Ans: B: Cheyne-Stokes respirations}A bolus of mannitol (Osmitrol) is ordered for a client with a closed-head injury showing manifestations of increasing intracranial pressure. Prior to administration, assessment shows: UO 40 mL/hr, apical HR 88/min, and the pupils equal and reactive. The client is sleepy but easily aroused. After administering mannitol to the client, which of the following should indicate to the nurse that the medication is having the desired effect? A: UO is 100 mL/hr B: Pupils are dilated C: HR is 62/min D: Client is difficult to rouse {Ans: A: UO is 100 mL/hr (osmotic diuretic used to ↑ UO and ↓ cerebral edema)}A nurse is educating a client who was just dianosed with open angle glaucoma about the condition. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply) A: Do not take cold medications that contain pseudoephedrine. B: Expect