When a patient's ICP is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter,what is a priority nursing intervention?
A) Maintaining strict aseptic technique to prevent infection
B) Maintaining the patient's head in a fixed position
C) Continuous monitoring of the ICP waveform
D) Removing CSF to keep pressure at normal levels
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