The Nurse Is Caring for a Head-Injured Patient with Cerebral

The nurse is caring for a head-injured patient with cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure (IICP) . To prevent further transient increases from occurring, the nurse should implement which of the following interventions?

A) Implement measures to help the patient avoid coughing, sneezing, and straining.
B) Position the patient in the supine position with the head of the bed at 30 degrees.
C) Initiate oxygen administration.
D) Initiate and monitor an IV with normal saline.