Multiple Choice
An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child should be to:
A) Change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) .
B) Avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief.
C) Monitor fluid intake and output carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema.
D) Give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever because antipyretics are contraindicated.
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