The nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who has a brain…
The nurse is caring for a patient in the ICU who has a brain stem herniation and who is exhibiting an altered level of consciousness. Monitoring reveals that the patient’s mean arterial pressure (MAP) is 60 mmm Hg with an intracranial pressure (ICP) reading of 5 mm Hg. What is the nurse’s most appropriate action?