Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 45-year-old male patient presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of severe headache, vomiting, and confusion. Based on his symptoms and history of a recent head injury, what intervention is most appropriate for managing suspected increased intracranial pressure?

  • Continuously monitor the patient's neurological status

  • Elevate the head of the bed to 30 degrees

  • Prepare for immediate intubation and mechanical ventilation

  • Administer mannitol immediately

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Neurological Emergencies
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