Perhaps the most important nursing consideration
is to recognize the subtle changes that could potentially
lead to a significant rise in ICP. If the
RN remains attuned to subtle changes in the patient’s
status, then care can be planned accordingly.3
For instance, the patient’s vital signs will
most likely change while the nurse is providing
patient care. Being observant of these changes
will allow the nurse to know when the patient
needs a break from care and when care can be
resumed because even the activity of physically
examining a patient can result in too much
stimulation.