A patient with a head injury is diagnosed with increased intracranial pressure.In which position should the nurse maintain the patient's head to assist in reducing intracranial pressure?

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Maintaining the patient's head position at midline ensures unobstructed venous drainage to help reduce ICP.A.C.D.These positions could obstruct venous drainage and increase ICP.

A Patient with a Head Injury Is Diagnosed with Increased