After Endotracheal Suctioning,the Nurse Notes That the Intracranial Pressure for a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

After endotracheal suctioning,the nurse notes that the intracranial pressure for a patient with a traumatic head injury has increased from 14 to 17 mm Hg.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Document the increase in intracranial pressure.
• B) Ensure that the patient's neck is in neutral position.
• C) Notify the health care provider about the change in pressure.
• D) Increase the rate of the prescribed propofol (Diprivan) infusion.

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