A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 23 mm Hg, sustained for 7 minutes. The nurse recognizes that immediate intervention is required to prevent further neurological deterioration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse initiate first?
Continue to wait, as this is not a sustained ICP elevation.
Administer 3% hypertonic saline, as ordered.
Administer an intermittent IV push of analgesic
Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees and ensure the head and neck are midline.
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