What Is a Nursing Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Increasing

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a nursing intervention to reduce the risk of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) in an unconscious child?

• A) Suction the child frequently.
• B) Turn the child's head side to side every hour.
• C) Provide environmental stimulation.
• D) Avoid activities that cause pain or crying.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

A part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, involved in complex behaviors such as planning, decision making, and moderating social behavior.

Social Impulses

The innate or conditioned drives that influence human behavior in social contexts.

Poor Planning

The act of designing tasks, projects, or objectives without adequate consideration of potential risks, resources, or consequences, leading to inefficiency or failure.

Neglect Syndrome

A disorder where patients fail to attend to or respond to stimuli presented on the side of space opposite to the brain lesion.