Thursday, June 4, 2015

136) The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old with increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following statements by the parents would indicate the need to reexplain the purpose for elevating the head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees?

A. Reduces the risk of DVTs
B. Maintains an adequate cerebral perfusion pressure
C. Help increase venous outflow
D. Helps reduce ICP

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