A patient with a head injury is being monitored with an intraventricular catheter.The nurse would design interventions based on which priority patient problem?
A)There is a risk the patient's brain will be injured by the catheter.
B)Presence of the catheter alters the patient's intracranial adaptation capacity.
C)The catheter is painful for the patient.
D)There is a high risk for infection related to this catheter.

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Intraventricular catheters, like any invasive device, pose a significant risk for infection, including meningitis or ventriculitis, which can be life-threatening. This risk makes infection prevention a priority in patient care planning.

A Patient with a Head Injury Is Being Monitored with an Intraventricular