The nurse is caring for a patient with an intracranial pressure-monitoring device that provides access to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)for sampling.What type of device does the patient have?

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An intraventricular catheter allows accurate intracranial pressure (ICP)measurement and provides access to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)for drainage or sampling.A subarachnoid bolt,epidural catheter,and fiber-optic catheter provide no access for CSF sampling.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Intracranial