The nursing action that would be appropriate in caring for a client who has experienced stroke because of hemorrhage is to
A) maintain the head of the bed in a flat position.
B) monitor rectal temperature every 4 hours.
C) teach isometric exercises.
D) teach the client to avoid the Valsalva maneuver.

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Straining at stool or with excessive coughing, vomiting, lifting, or use of the arms to change position should be avoided, because the Valsalva maneuver increases intracerebral pressure.

The Nursing Action That Would Be Appropriate in Caring for a Client