A patient's ICP is 34 mm Hg,and his cerebral perfusion pressure is 65 mm Hg.Given that the practitioner has left appropriate orders,which action should the nurse take next?

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Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic and will pull swelling out of edematous brain tissue,thereby decreasing intracranial pressure (ICP).Having the patient lie flat in bed will impair venous drainage from the head and worsen ICP.Suctioning will cause increased intrathoracic pressure,which will also worsen the already elevated ICP.

A Patient's ICP Is 34 Mm Hg,and His Cerebral Perfusion