Nursing · Neurological Care
A patient who has experienced an acute ischemic stroke is being monitored. The nurse notes that the patient's intracranial pressure (ICP) is elevated at 30 mm Hg. Which of the following non-pharmacological interventions should be implemented first?
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- 1Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees while keeping the head midline✓
- 2Perform a comprehensive neurological assessment of cranial nerves
- 3Obtain baseline vital signs and measure hourly urine output
- 4Place the patient in the Trendelenburg position
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Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees while keeping the head midline
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