The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute brain injury.Which interventions should the nurse use to prevent increased intracranial pressure in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid hip flexion.
B) Administer stool softeners.
C) Keep head of bed elevated 30 degrees.
D) Encourage deep breathing and coughing.
E) Administer opioid analgesics for headache.
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