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:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain, playing critical roles in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory, and in spatial memory that enables navigation.

Deep Sleep

A stage of sleep that involves the most profound state of unconsciousness and the greatest degree of brain inactivity.

Episodic Memory

A form of long-duration memory that encompasses the recall of particular events, circumstances, and personal experiences.

Hippocampus

A critical region of the brain involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.