The nurse is caring for a patient with an intracranial pressure monitoring device. For which priority problem should the nurse plan care for this patient?

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With an intracranial pressure monitoring device, the priority problem would be the risk for infection at the insertion site. Any signs of infection should be reported immediately to the healthcare provider. Confusion, changes in skin integrity, and changes in mobility status may also be important to monitor, but infection prevention takes priority.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with an Intracranial