Asked by James Kinuthia on Jun 13, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure. Which action is considered unsafe?
A) Aligning the neck with the body
B) Clustering many nursing activities
C) Elevating the head of the bed 30 degrees
D) Providing stool softeners or laxatives as ordered
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Increased Intracranial Pressure occurs when the pressure inside the skull rises, potentially leading to severe neurological damage due to the compression of brain tissues.
Clustering Nursing Activities
The practice of organizing patient care tasks together to improve efficiency and effectiveness in nursing care.
- Identify safe and unsafe nursing practices for patients with increased intracranial pressure.
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VG
Valen GarciaJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
It is important to minimize stress and activities that could increase intracranial pressure. Combining many nursing activities could increase oxygen demand and intracranial pressure. This would not be safe. Interventions which can promote venous outflow can help decrease intracranial pressure. The stress of constipation or bowel movements can increase intracranial pressure; stool softeners or laxatives can minimize this.
Learning Objectives
- Identify safe and unsafe nursing practices for patients with increased intracranial pressure.
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