When caring for a patient who has had a stroke, a priority is reduction of ICP. What patient position is most consistent with this goal?
A) Head turned slightly to the right side
B) Elevation of the head of the bed
C) Position changes every 15 minutes while awake
D) Extension of the neck
Ans: B
Feedback:
Elevation of the head of the bed promotes venous drainage and lowers ICP; the nurse should avoid flexing or extending the neck or turning the head side to side. The head should be in a neutral midline position. Excessively frequent position changes are unnecessary.
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