While caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure (IICP), a family member asks to assist. Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to teach the family member regarding this client's care? Select all that apply.

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A)For clients with increased ICP, the bedrails should be raised, and the head of the bed should be elevated. The degree depends on the reaction of the client to the position; 30 degrees is usually appropriate, but this can vary by the client. Decrease stimuli for a client with IICP. Clients with IICP must not remain stationary, but position changes should be done less frequently than for other clients because turning, skin care, and passive range of motion exercises can elicit posturing, which also causes increased ICP.
B)For clients with increased ICP, the bedrails should be raised, and the head of the bed should be elevated. The degree depends on the reaction of the client to the position; 30 degrees is usually appropriate, but this can vary by the client. Decrease stimuli for a client with IICP. Clients with IICP must not remain stationary, but position changes should be done less frequently than for other clients because turning, skin care, and passive range of motion exercises can elicit posturing, which also causes increased ICP.
C)For clients with increased ICP, the bedrails should be raised, and the head of the bed should be elevated. The degree depends on the reaction of the client to the position; 30 degrees is usually appropriate, but this can vary by the client. Decrease stimuli for a client with IICP. Clients with IICP must not remain stationary, but position changes should be done less frequently than for other clients because turning, skin care, and passive range of motion exercises can elicit posturing, which also causes increased ICP.
D)For clients with increased ICP, the bedrails should be raised, and the head of the bed should be elevated. The degree depends on the reaction of the client to the position; 30 degrees is usually appropriate, but this can vary by the client. Decrease stimuli for a client with IICP. Clients with IICP must not remain stationary, but position changes should be done less frequently than for other clients because turning, skin care, and passive range of motion exercises can elicit posturing, which also causes increased ICP.
E)For clients with increased ICP, the bedrails should be raised, and the head of the bed should be elevated. The degree depends on the reaction of the client to the position; 30 degrees is usually appropriate, but this can vary by the client. Decrease stimuli for a client with IICP. Clients with IICP must not remain stationary, but position changes should be done less frequently than for other clients because turning, skin care, and passive range of motion exercises can elicit posturing, which also causes increased ICP.

While Caring for a Client with Increased Intracranial Pressure (IICP)