Asked by Michelle Stephens on Jun 04, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a craniotomy.The patient appears to need endotracheal suctioning.The nurse is aware that this can be of concern because suctioning can cause which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A) Violent coughing
B) Aspiration of stomach contents
C) Increased intracranial pressure
D) Bradycardia or tachycardia
Endotracheal Suctioning
A medical procedure used to clear away secretions and mucus from a patient's airway through a tube inserted down the trachea.
Intracranial Pressure
The pressure within the skull that influences the dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue.
- Identify and manage potential complications or issues in specimen collection and handling.
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sandeep aluruJun 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,C,D
Explanation :
Sometimes suctioning provokes violent coughing,causes vomiting and aspiration of stomach contents,and induces constriction of pharyngeal,laryngeal,and bronchial muscles.In addition,suctioning may cause hypoxemia or vagal overload,resulting in cardiopulmonary compromise and increased intracranial pressure.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and manage potential complications or issues in specimen collection and handling.
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