Which Patient Position Is Optimal to Prevent Elevated Intracranial (ICP)pressures

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which patient position is optimal to prevent elevated intracranial (ICP) pressures?

• A) The head of the bed elevated 30 to 40 degrees
• B) Supine with the patient's neck in a neutral alignment
• C) Individualized head position to minimize ICP measurements
• D) The head of the bed elevated with flexion of the hips

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