The nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a client following a right-sided cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which finding would warrant immediate attention by the nurse?

Mary, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, is scheduled for a craniotomy. To prevent the development of cerebral edema post-surgery, the nurse should anticipate the administration of:

Which of the following nursing interventions or positions is strictly contraindicated for a patient experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?