Which intervention may be used to decrease the intracranial pressure (ICP) of a client who has sustained a head injury?
a. administration of antibiotics
b. administration of corticosteroids and osmotic diuretics
c. passive range of motion every 3 to 4 hours
d. antacids and histamine receptor antagonists
B
Medical treatment for clients with increased ICP include administration of corticosteroids and osmotic diuretics, surgical decompression, antipyretics, anticonvulsants, and oxygen, and limiting activity.
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