The nurse has received a child from the emergency department with a diagnosis of decreased level of consciousness secondary to increased intracranial pressure. Which physician's order would the nurse question?
A)Passive range-of-motion exercises
B)Oxygen at 2L nasal cannula to keep saturation above 95%
C)Hourly vital signs and neuro checks
D)Elevate head of bed 30 degrees

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Passive range-of-motion exercises may increase intracranial pressure and should not be performed in a child with decreased level of consciousness secondary to increased intracranial pressure. All other physician's orders are appropriate and should be carried out by the nurse.

The Nurse Has Received a Child from the Emergency Department