When providing care to a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) requiring mechanical ventilation, the nurse is aware that which of the following can increase intracranial pressure?
A. Partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide of about 35 mmHg
B. Hyperventilation
C. Oxygenation with a partial pressure of arterial oxygen at about 100 mmHg
D. Hypoxemia and hypercapnia
Answer:D
When providing care to a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) requiring mechanical ventilation, the nurse is aware that which of the following can increase intracranial pressure?
A. Partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide of about 35 mmHg B. Hyperventilation C. Oxygenation with a partial pressure of arterial oxygen at about 100 mmHg D. Hypoxemia and hypercapnia