A Patient with a Cerebral Injury Is Experiencing Increased Intracranial

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with a cerebral injury is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP) .Which intervention should the nurse use to help prevent further increasing intracranial pressure?

• A) Avoid touching the patient as much as possible.
• B) Provide stimulation such as radio and television for 12 hours each day.
• C) Provide as much nursing care at one time as possible to allow the patient to rest.
• D) Space nursing care at intervals so that necessary care is distributed evenly throughout a shift.

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