The charge nurse observes a new graduate nurse who is caring for a patient who has had a craniotomy for a brain tumour.Which action by the new graduate requires the charge nurse to intervene and provide additional teaching?
A) The new nurse has the patient breathe deeply and cough.
B) The new nurse assesses neurological status every hour.
C) The new nurse elevates the head of the bed to 30 degrees.
D) The new nurse administers an analgesic before turning the patient.
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