Who should make the decision regarding whether to proceed with the emergency craniotomy for your patient? Why?

Unrelated to the medical condition in the dialogue, the patient develops a severe headache and confusion. Their condition proceeds rather quickly to a loss of consciousness and they are rushed to an emergency room in New York State. In the emergency department, a CT scan reveals a hemorrhagic stroke. The neurology team recommends an emergency […]

How do you assess a client when the nurse suspects onset of CVA-Provide discharge information for a client with mild TBI.

2 hours; Additional Time for Study, Research, and Reflection: 1 hour You are preparing to work as a nurse in the neurology unit. The preceptor informs you to be prepared to discuss the following topics as they are commonly seen on the unit. In order to prepare, choose one of the following topics of interest […]