Nursing care
The principles of nursing care for subarachnoid haemorrhage are:
- continuous observation
- intravenous access
- headache may be relieved with mild analgesics, e.g. paracetamol or codeine. Aspirin must be avoided.
- keep stools soft by administering oral laxatives and ensuring an adequate fluid intake other than milk.
- short-acting benzodiazepines to alleviate distress.
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