The nurse is caring for a patient with a cerebral injury with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which intervention can help prevent further increasing intracranial pressure?

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Spacing nursing care at intervals allows the patient to rest and can help prevent further increasing intracranial pressure. Providing too much care at one time can be overwhelming for the patient and increase stress, while avoiding touching the patient altogether can limit necessary interventions that may be needed. Providing constant stimulation such as radio and television can also be overwhelming for the patient and increase stress, contributing to increased intracranial pressure.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Cerebral