An Appropriate Nursing Intervention When Caring for an Unconscious Child

question 25

Multiple Choice

An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child should be to:

• A)change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of increased ICP.
• B)avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief.
• C)monitor fluid intake and output carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema.
• D)give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever because antipyretics are contraindicated.

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