Subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually managed with volume expansion and blood pressure support to enhance cerebral perfusion.This is necessary because subarachnoid hemorrhage predisposes to
A) cerebral vasospasm.
B) hypotension.
C) excessive volume loss.
D) increased intracranial pressure.

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In patients experiencing subarachnoid hemorrhage as a consequence of ruptured aneurysm,the complications of cerebral vasospasm and hydrocephalus must be monitored and managed.Vasospasm can be managed by keeping blood volume and blood pressure at normal to high levels.Vasospasm is managed by keeping blood volume and blood pressure at normal to high levels.Subarachnoid hemorrhage does not predispose to excessive volume loss.Subarachnoid hemorrhage is not associated with predisposition to increases in intracranial pressure.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Is Usually Managed with Volume Expansion and Blood