Case study: Traumatic brain injury with rising intracranial pressure. Which provider order should the nurse anticipate as most appropriate next?

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Accepted Answer

D. urgent neuroimaging and interventions to reduce intracranial pressure — The nurse should anticipate urgent neuroimaging and interventions to reduce intracranial pressure because it aligns with the priority problem identified in the case.

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A. discontinue monitoring once the client feels better

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B. begin a regular diet immediately

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C. delay intervention until the next routine lab draw