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Title: The nurse is caring for a head-injured client with cerebral edema and increased
Post by: S_leve3 on Nov 25, 2014
The nurse is caring for a head-injured client with cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (IICP). To prevent further transient increases from occurring, the nurse should implement which of the following interventions?     

A) Initiate and monitor an IV with normal saline.
B) Position the client in the supine position with the head of the bed at 30 degrees.
C) Implement measures to help the client avoid coughing, sneezing, and straining.
D) Initiate oxygen administration.


Title: Re: The nurse is caring for a head-injured client with cerebral edema and increased
Post by: milestone23 on Nov 28, 2014
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