A 45-year-old patient has had a repair of a cerebral aneurysm and is presenting signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) . Which postoperative nursing interventions would be contraindicated?
A) Coughing every 2 hours
B) Leg exercises every 2 hours
C) Monitoring intravenous therapy at 50 ml/hr
D) Assessing vital signs every 2 hours
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