Family Members of a Patient Who Has a Traumatic Brain

Family members of a patient who has a traumatic brain injury ask the nurse about the purpose of the ventriculostomy system being used for intracranial pressure monitoring. Which response by the nurse is best for this situation?

A) "This type of monitoring system is complex and it is managed by skilled staff."
B) "The monitoring system helps show whether blood flow to the brain is adequate."
C) "The ventriculostomy monitoring system helps check for alterations in cerebral perfusion pressure."
D) "This monitoring system has multiple benefits including facilitation of cerebrospinal fluid drainage."