An ischemic stroke client in the ER has a blood pressure of…

An ischemic stroke client in the ER has a blood pressure of 179/92, pulse of 104, ICP of 22, and a respiratory rate of 23.  Calculate the cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and specify whether this is normal, high, or low. CPP value = This value indicates the CPP is in a/an level.

Due to a motor vehicle accident, the client sustained a trau…

Due to a motor vehicle accident, the client sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is intubated and sedated. An intraventricular catheter and external ventricular drain (EVD) were placed in the ICU, as well as a foley catheter. Which findings would warrant immediate action by the nurse?