The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected increased intracranial pressure (IICP). When completing a focused assessment for a client with suspected increased intracranial pressure (IICP), what is the nurse's priority prior to beginning?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

The nurse is caring for a client with a suspected increased intracranial pressure (IICP).     When completing a focused assessment for a client with suspected increased intracranial pressure (IICP), what is the nurse's  priority  prior to beginning? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Ensuring head and neck position maintain in a mid-line position

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Application of antiembolism stockings

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Strict hand hygiene

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Ensuring client is awake and rousable throughout assessment

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