After receiving report on a patient who sustained a moderate…
After receiving report on a patient who sustained a moderately severe head injury 24 hours ago and is still being monitored for increased ICP the nurse checks in with the patient’s family members to assess how they are doing. The family member is visibly upset and tells the oncoming nurse, “I didn’t like that other nurse at all, she would only give my husband Tylenol for pain.” The best response for the family at this time would be which of the following?
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A 9-year-old, with a known seizure disorder, presents to the emergency room for treatment of a laceration on his head. The mother states her son has a history of simple partial seizures but this time he just dropped to the floor without warning. This new behavior could be a sign his seizure activity is progressing into:
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