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The Patient's Intracranial Pressure (ICP)reading Has Gradually Climbed from 15

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The patient's intracranial pressure (ICP) reading has gradually climbed from 15 to 23 mm Hg.The nurse's primary action is to:


A) drain off 7 mm of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the catheter.
B) notify the physician.
C) place the patient in a high Fowler position to decrease the pressure.
D) check level of consciousness.

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