Positing is an important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with increased intracranial pressure readings. Why is an extreme hip flexion position avoided in the patient undergoing ICP monitoring?
A) It increases the risk of skin breakdown.
B) Hip flexion increases diastolic blood pressure.
C) The position causes an increase in intra-abdominal and intrathoracic pressures.
D) It may cause misalignment of the patient and cause restlessness.
Ans: C
Feedback: Proper positioning helps to reduce ICP. Extreme hip flexion is avoided because the position causes an increase in intra-abdominal and intrathoracic pressures, which can increase ICP.
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