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Brain abscess - Coggle Diagram
Brain abscess
Signs and symptoms
Mental confusion
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fever
Causes
Penetrating trauma
Spread of infection from remote sites in the body
Spread of infection from nearby sites such as sinuses
Nursing intervention
Assess neurologic state frequently
Administer antimicrobial medication as prescribed
Provide safety measures
Diagnostic tests
MRI
CT scan
Blood tests
Pathophysiology
Collection of pus in the within the brain tissue
Nursing diagnosis
Risk of fluid volume deficit due to vomiting