When a Patient's ICP Is Being Monitored with an Intraventricular

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a patient's ICP is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter,what is a priority nursing intervention?

• A) Maintaining strict aseptic technique to prevent infection
• B) Maintaining the patient's head in a fixed position
• C) Continuous monitoring of the ICP waveform
• D) Removing CSF to keep pressure at normal levels

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