How Can the Nurse Help Reduce ICP in Caring for the Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

How can the nurse help reduce ICP in caring for the patient after a craniotomy?

• A) Keeping the patient flat in bed
• B) Elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees
• C) Closely monitoring the IV rate
• D) Turning the patient to the right side

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Definitions:

Random Selection

A method of sampling in which participants are chosen from a larger population entirely by chance, ensuring that every individual has an equal probability of being selected.

Random Assignment

Assignment of participants in an experiment to groups in such a way that each person has an equal chance of being placed in any group.

Convenience Sampling

A sampling method where participants are selected based on their availability and willingness to take part, rather than using random selection.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the condition that may or may not change as a result of changes in the independent variable.