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The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is being observed after sustaining a minor head injury.The client's only complaints related to the head injury are headache and dizziness.Which interventions would be most helpful to this client in preventing a possible increase in intracranial pressure?


A) Place the client in a room near the nurse's station.
B) Encourage the client to visit with friends and family to prevent boredom.
C) Dim the lights in the room and encourage the client to rest.
D) Place the client in a supine position with both legs elevated slightly.

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