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문제
A nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) who has an ICP monitor in place with current readings of 22 mmHg. Which nursing intervention should be the priority to prevent further elevation of ICP?
The nurse is monitoring a patient with a traumatic brain injury who has an ICP monitor in place with current readings of 22 mmHg.
1Maintain the head of the bed elevated at 30 degrees with the head in neutral alignment✓ 정답
2Administer prescribed mannitol 1 g/kg IV bolus immediately
3Perform frequent neurological assessments every 15 minutes
4Encourage deep breathing and coughing exercises to prevent pneumonia
해설
Maintaining head elevation at 30 degrees with neutral alignment is the priority to prevent ICP elevation by promoting venous drainage. Mannitol requires prescription, neurological assessments are monitoring, and coughing exercises can increase ICP.