A patient has experienced a subarachnoid hemorrhage and is at risk for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) due to the initiation of the vasodilatory cascade. The nurse plans care for this patient to avoid which primary initiating factor?

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Cerebral tissue ischemia is a primary initiating factor for increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following a subarachnoid hemorrhage. It can lead to a cycle of worsening conditions, including the vasodilatory cascade, which further increases ICP.

A Patient Has Experienced a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Is at Risk