Head Injury

Medical interventions

Patient education

Medication

Nursing interventions

Pathophysiology

Important assessts

assess patient PERRLA

Assess patient hydration

assess patient level of consciousness

monitor patient for fall risk

monitor patient pain level

encouraging resting

avoid narcotics

increase fluids when taking medication

change positions slowly

object that makes contact but doesn't break the skulll

this injury can be open or closed

minor or major injuries to the head

diuretics

anticonvusulants

stimulants

educate patient on slowly changing position

educate patients on breathing techniques

educate the patient on importance of resting