Pneumonia is the most frequent cause of death after a stroke. The intervention that would be contraindicated in the acute care of a patient with a hemorrhagic CVA is to:
1. thicken liquids to ease swallowing and prevent aspiration.
2. change position every 30 to 60 minutes.
3. maintain adequate fluid intake, orally or IV.
4. encourage forceful coughing to stimulate deep breathing.
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Forceful coughing is contraindicated for a hemorrhagic CVA patient, because it may cause ICP.
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