The charge nurse observes an inexperienced staff nurse who is caring for a patient who has had a craniotomy for a brain tumor. Which action by the inexperienced nurse requires the charge nurse to intervene?
A) The staff nurse has the patient deep-breathe and cough.
B) The staff nurse assesses neurologic status every hour.
C) The staff nurse elevates the head of the bed to 30 degrees.
D) The staff nurse administers an analgesic before turning the patient.
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