An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child would be which of the following?
A) Change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of increased ICP.
B) Avoid using narcotics/sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief.
C) Monitor fluid intake and output carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema.
D) Give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever, because antipyretics are contraindicated.
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