A 28-year-old male is admitted to the ICU following a trauma…
A 28-year-old male is admitted to the ICU following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a motor vehicle accident. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is 9, blood pressure 130/80 mmHg, heart rate 85 bpm, respiratory rate 18 breaths per minute, and oxygen saturation 94% on room air. The nurse notes that the patient’s pupils are equal, round, and reactive to light, but he is increasingly lethargic. A CT scan shows signs of cerebral edema, and the healthcare provider suspects increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to best manage the patient’s increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?