{"id":5054,"date":"2025-02-05T00:23:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T08:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=5054"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:49:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:49:47","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-epidural-hematoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-epidural-hematoma","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day:\u00a0Epidural hematoma"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-epidural-hematoma\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today\u2019s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question is\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-epidural-hematoma\/#Major_Takeaway\" >Major Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-epidural-hematoma\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-epidural-hematoma\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prepare for your NCLEX-RN\u00ae exam with a clinical question about discharge teaching for clients recovering from an epidural hematoma!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse in the neurology unit is providing discharge teaching to a client who was treated for an epidural hematoma following a syncopal episode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is required?\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cIf my headaches get bad, I&#8217;ll take ibuprofen.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI&#8217;ve scheduled my rehabilitation appointment for next week.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI&#8217;ll call my health care provider if I\u2019m unusually sleepy.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cI&#8217;ll remove small area rugs in my home so I don\u2019t fall again.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today\u2019s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question is\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. \u201cIf my headaches get bad, I&#8217;ll take ibuprofen.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale: <\/strong>This statement requires further teaching. The nurse should remind the client to avoid any medication that can interfere with blood clotting, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. If the client has a headache, they should notify their health care provider for reassessment and for a possible alternative medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Takeaway\"><\/span>Major Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When teaching a client with an epidural or subdural hematoma, the nurse should explain that an intracranial hemorrhage can result in a hematoma, where the blood becomes trapped under the membrane that covers the brain, causing pressure on the brain. Then, the nurse should review their plan of care, including their prescribed medications. The nurse should remind them to avoid medication that can interfere with blood clotting, including aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. Also, the nurse should review the recovery plan and allow plenty of time for them to ask questions. The nurse should emphasize the importance of participating in rehabilitation, including occupational, speech, physical therapy, and psychosocial counseling, and remind them to keep all scheduled follow-up appointments. The nurse should also teach the client about lifestyle modifications recommended by their healthcare provider. The nurse should emphasize safety precautions to prevent falls, such as avoiding small area rugs in the home, wearing a helmet during biking, and taking measures to prevent injury during sports. Finally, the nurse should encourage the client to notify the health care provider immediately if they experience increased drowsiness, headaches, visual changes, nausea, vomiting, or behavioral changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/hm-healthdigital-multisite.go-vip.net\/osmosisblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image.png\" alt=\"Intracranial Hemorrhage to Hematoma - Plans of recovery, questions - Avoid medications that can interfere with clotting: aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen - Importance of participating in rehabilitation: Occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, psychological counseling\" class=\"wp-image-5055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image.png?resize=300,165 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image.png?resize=768,423 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/hm-healthdigital-multisite.go-vip.net\/osmosisblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image_f67f98.png\" alt=\"Lifestyle modifications recommend by HCP: Safety precautions to prevent falls like avoiding throw rugs, wearing a helmet during biking, avoid injury during sports. Report to HCP immediately if: Drowsiness, headaches, visual changes, nausea, vomiting, behavioral changes\" class=\"wp-image-5056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image_f67f98.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image_f67f98.png?resize=300,163 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/image_f67f98.png?resize=768,418 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. \u201cI&#8217;ve scheduled my rehabilitation appointment for next week.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement does not require further teaching. The nurse should emphasize the importance of participating in rehabilitation, which could include occupational, speech, and physical therapy, as well as psychosocial counseling, and remind them to keep all scheduled follow-up appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. \u201cI&#8217;ll call my health care provider if I\u2019m unusually sleepy.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale: <\/strong>This statement does not require further teaching. The client should be encouraged to report increased drowsiness to the health care provider as this could indicate an increase in intracranial pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. \u201cI&#8217;ll remove small area rugs in my home so I don\u2019t fall again.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> This statement does not require further teaching. The client should be taught about safety precautions to prevent falls, such as avoiding small area rugs in their home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Epidural_hematoma\">Epidural hematoma<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/hm-healthdigital-multisite.go-vip.net\/osmosisblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/ace-nclex-ad.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/ace-nclex-ad.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/01\/ace-nclex-ad.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? 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