The nurse working with an ICP monitor institutes which actions? The nurse (Select all that apply)
A) administers prophylactic antibiotics as ordered.
B) limits the number of times the system is opened.
C) manipulates the catheter frequently to ensure patency.
D) uses strict aseptic technique to change dressings.

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Intracranial monitors all carry a high risk of infection, and because of their placement an infection has serious consequences. Interventions to minimize the risk of infection include options a, b, and d. The monitoring system is manipulated as little as possible and left in for the shortest amount of time possible.

The Nurse Working with an ICP Monitor Institutes Which Actions