You are caring for a client who has had intracranial surgery and is being discharged home. What instructions would you give the client besides instructions on their medication?
A) Understand that headaches are uncommon.
B) You can cover the incision with your hair.
C) You can expect swelling above the incision.
D) Expect sensory changes, such as hearing a clicking sound, around the bone flap.

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It is important to educate the client that sensory changes such as hearing a clicking sound around the bone flap may occur after intracranial surgery. This can be alarming to the client and their family, so it is important to prepare them for this potential side effect. Choices A and B are incorrect because headaches are a common side effect after intracranial surgery, and it is not recommended to cover the incision with hair until it has fully healed. Choice C is incorrect because while swelling may occur, it should be monitored and reported to a healthcare provider if it becomes severe or accompanied by other symptoms such as fever or drainage from the incision.

You Are Caring for a Client Who Has Had Intracranial