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A patient with a head injury is diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure.In which position should the nurse maintain the patient's head to assist in reducing intracranial pressure?
Scapula
The shoulder blade; a flat triangular bone located on the upper back part of the ribcage.
Articulates
Describes bones or cartilage that connect to form joints allowing for movement.
Humerus
The long bone in the upper arm, connecting the shoulder to the elbow.
Articulates
Refers to the way two bone surfaces move against each other at a joint.
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