A patient is recovering from surgery to clip an aneurysm.The nurse would anticipate managing which interventions to help prevent cerebral vasospasm?

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Intravenous fluid augmentation is necessary to maintain adequate hydration and prevent cerebral vasospasm, as it increases cerebral blood flow and prevents hyperviscosity of blood. Options A, B, and C are not appropriate interventions for preventing cerebral vasospasm.

A Patient Is Recovering from Surgery to Clip an Aneurysm