Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 45-year-old male presents to the emergency department with confusion, vomiting, and a severe headache. Upon examination, he is lethargic and has a positive Brudzinski's sign. What is the most appropriate initial intervention to address the patient's condition?

  • Intubate the patient

  • Administer IV fluids rapidly

  • Administer mannitol immediately

  • Position the patient in a semi-Fowler's position

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Neurological Emergencies
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